#1-ball is intriguing. as someone who has always wanted the original 8-ball skin

[fortnitey]

upcoming skins for fortnite remix! they will likely be in the battlepass but nothing confirmed yet

[solienna]

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3. if you were any historic trope, what would you be? (i.e., the knight, the town baker, the witch of the forest, etc.) unsure if this classifies as a trope but i’ve always had a fondness for “reluctant royal in line for the throne gets whisked away on an adventure in the nick of time” i’ve planned two stories (one original and one fanfic) with the main character as this trope and really i think it’s cuz i too wish i could be whisked away from all the responsibilities and expectations in my life that i never asked for and just go off on a magical adventure

4. tell us about your ideal battle outfit. i’m not in much of a describing mood rn so instead i will show you a picture. also goes without saying in a fantasy setting i would definitely be a rogue. my heart says warrior but my stature says rogue. i want to wear something black and long and flowy and also the hood is necessary bc 1) my fondness for hoodies was born from the fact that i wore them 24/7 when i was younger and 2) the drama…. the intrigue of throwing back your hood to reveal your face, eyes blazing with emotion you dare not conceal…… yes please

5. what would you be a god/goddess of and what would people sacrifice to you? i would be the goddess of two things, of longing and of luck. but not the full spectrum of either. i would be the goddess of longing born of self-denial. longing for a life you could easily have, for things that are well within your grasp, but you will not allow yourself to have, either for your own sake or for the sake of others. longing only entertained in the dead of night. and as for luck i would be the goddess of the luck of thieves with a soft spot for orphaned or abandoned children forced into theft to survive. mostly bc i wrote a story when i was younger about the champion of the god of luck and all the things he did to eventually lose her favor, and he had been an orphaned child. i wouldn’t want anyone to sacrifice anything to me (and in fact those in the throes of painful longing would probably only curse my name) but thieves would leave some of their stolen treasures at my shrines before heists in the hope i will look upon them favorably

6. name five iconic quotes that make you feel things. “your handwriting. the way you walk. which china pattern you choose. it’s all giving you away. everything you do shows your hand. everything is a self portrait. everything is a diary.” - chuck palahniuk  |||  “You are never so low that you deserve to be lower. (when you look down at people, don’t you want to help them up?)” - a softer world 792  |||  “Having perfected our disguise, we spend our lives searching for someone we don’t fool.” - Robert Brault  |||  “Perhaps it is true that we do not really exist until there is someone there to see us existing, we cannot properly speak until there is someone who can understand what we are saying in essence, we are not wholly alive until we are loved.” - Alain de Botton  |||  “I have shed my skin so many times. The graveyards must be full of all the people I used to be.” - David Jones

7. scythe, battle axe, broad sword, spear or trident? hmm…. broadsword

8. what combination of natural scents would you use as perfume? the smell of rain in the desert, the smell of lavender, the smell of lemons

10. describe yourself as if you were a storm. if i were a storm i wouldn’t be one at all. i would just be a light drizzle of rain, one that comes and goes for the whole day and keeps the sky looking like smudged grey watercolor until night turns it black. sometimes it’s too hard to be an angry clap of thunder when you know others will hear it and worry

13. cabin in the woods, apartment in the city or mansion in the suburbs? CABIN IN THE WOODS BABY, i am never happier than when surrounded by trees on all sides

16. describe your ideal fantasy outfit. in all honestly just refer to the picture above lmfao if i had that outfit i would never take it off i would just put the hood down. my 1 requirement for a fantasy outfit is that it has to have a cloak of some sort. cloaks are so cool

17. of all the fantasy races to ever exist, which one would you be? hm. if i am being honest i have never felt any real deep connection with any kind of fantasy race in a “i would be this fantasy race” kind of way. the only thing that comes close is orcs BUT ONLY IF they are written in a way that actually affords them some dimension instead of just using them as stock evil characters that only live to destroy or whatever. orcs deserve so much better i love them

19. show us a picture of your ideal crown.

21. an evening in the forest with elves, a night in the caves with vampires or a morning in the garden with fae? an evening in the forest with elves definitely, i don’t trust the fae and i had a traumatizing experience with vampires on legendary skyrim and i don’t trust them anymore. also caves are freaky

23. talking with sylphs or singing with nymphs? hm…. singing with nymphs

27. would you rather have poison or healing ointment in your traveling pack?

nah jk i’m a healer main at heart i would much rather have healing ointment in my traveling pack, if it came down to it i’m not sure i’d have it in me to poison someone and i’d rather have more room in my traveling pack for first aid

28. tell us three sayings that you live by. fake it ‘til you make it. not everything has to be a competition. keep your cards close to your chest, let them look at you and wonder. honorable mention goes to “jealousy is a disease bitch, get well soon” i used to live by this one as well but then i got way better at culling my own jealousy and now it’s a problem i almost never have to deal with so //pats self on back

30. describe your ideal masquerade ball outfit (mask included). I’D MASQUERADE AS AN ANGEL, WINGS AND ALL BITCH. i want feathers i want inconvenience i want intrigue. worth mentioning but it wouldn’t be a dress, i love men’s fashion from that era and i would DEFINITELY be wearing it. the mask would be silver. i have no more details than that idk how fashion works and i never will 

32. what would you end up in the dungeon for? oh theft easily. if my moral compass was weaker i’d have stolen so many things by now. i always give my sims the klepto trait so i can live vicariously through them 

34. if you could have any magical item, what would it be? hm….. i would want some sort of item that would allow me to summon a ghost-like familiar. like bc in fantasy settings i never see myself as a magic user, always as a rogue or warrior. so i don’t naturally have the ability to conjure a familiar, but i would like an item that gives me that ability. it sounds sick as hell. fantasy pokeball essentially. either that or i want an item that lets me read other people’s minds. i’m a three do you know what i could do with that kind of power

35. what song would the bards sing about you when you passed by? something like “sera was never” from the dragon age inquisition soundtrack

36. would you rather be a pirate or a king/queen? MEANDER YOU ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION i would SO be a pirate…… if anything i’d be the royal who gives up the throne in favor of becoming a pirate. nothing like the ocean and sea shanties with the crew

37. would you spend more time in the field of flowers, the tavern, the docks or the marketplace? hm… the docks, watching the ships pull in with their cargo and smelling the saltwater breeze. hearing the hustle and bustle of all the people with places to be and knowing i’m safe in the fact that they’re all too busy to question why i’m there

38. would you have a painting of yourself? LMFAO probably, if only to know how i am perceived by the artist. if u could not gather by now i am obsessed with how others perceive me

39. what skill are you famous for? hmmMMMMM it’s hard to pick just one. perhaps either singing or archery

41. stained glass windows or fairy lights? stained glass windows, i’m a dirty ex-catholic and i love the way they look

[russellthornton]

Strong Silent Type: Why Women Love This Man And How to Hook One

Why do women love the strong silent type? We have the answers to the age-old question, along with how to land yourself a strong silent type.

Let’s face it, we all know the strong silent type. That Mr. Darcy look-a-like, dark and brooding, yet so manly and strong. The kind of man who uses his words carefully, never gossips, never loud, arrogant, or brash. He simply says things when they need to be said. He’s not shy or nervous. He doesn’t stutter or get flustered around women, he just chooses not to talk unless deemed necessary.

What alluring about the strong silent type?

It’s funny when you think about it. On paper that type of guy comes across as kind of rude. If women list the kind of things we like in a guy, we’d probably think good sense of humor, good conversationalist, interested in us, and asks lots of question are all attractive features in a man.

So why would the kind of guy who stays quiet, isn’t overly friendly, stays apart from big groups, and tends not to bother with parties, be someone we find so immediately hot? [Read: 20 personality traits that make the ideal perfect guy]

Since as long as documented relationships, the strong silent type has been cast as someone women aspire to be with. Indeed, the archetypal strong silent type turns up in many a romance novel as the main love interest. But just what is it about them that we like? Let’s examine the reasons more closely.

#1 The mystery. Particularly at the beginning of relationships, the mystery is what makes everything so exciting. You don’t know much about the other person, and they hardly know you. Every moment you spend together is full of intriguing possibility.

The strong silent type is truly mysterious. They give so little away that it becomes almost agonizing trying to get to know them, to get them to share their secrets, or to tell their story. This also makes the honeymoon period last longer.

As all your past boyfriends spilled their innermost secrets, embarrassing stories, and earthly desires after a couple of mojitos, the strong silent type isn’t giving anything away unless you really, truly work for it. That sense of mystery is naturally very attractive. [Read: The honeymoon phase – How long before your love fades away into nothing?]

#2 The physical attraction. Of course, there is the obvious physical attraction they provide. When we think of the strong silent type we typically think of a man who is lean, muscular, with dark hair and brooding eyes. Now we are not saying that is everyone’s cup of tea, but it certainly sounds alright to us!

Let’s just point out that you aren’t likely to describe an overweight man with bad skin and poor personal hygiene as the strong silent type! Women tend to be more attracted to men who look strong and healthy. It only makes sense that this type of man would be high on any women list. [Read: 25 things that make a man attractive to women]

#3 The challenge. Of course, the strong silent type doesn’t exactly fit in with the idea of a massive player. He would be someone incredibly choosy when it comes to women, and therefore the challenge of being able to bag yourself such a man can be particularly attractive.

Being the woman who managed to get the strong silent type is a pretty impressive boast. Further heightening our attraction towards them.

#4 The protection. Many women like to feel protected. The idea of a knight in shining armor didn’t just come from nowhere. We all look for a man who we feel safe with and who we know would stand up for us if we got in trouble or protect us from danger or harm.

The strong silent type is exactly the kind of man women imagine keeping them safe against all the odds. That is something we can’t help but find seriously attractive too. [Read: Toxic masculinity: 20 “toxic” traits that are actually healthy]

#5 The intimacy. If you finally manage to break down the barriers of the strong silent type, you likely form a unique and intimate bond with them that is so attractive for women.

There is nothing worse than being in a relationship with a guy where you feel he is emotionally unavailable. But the strong silent type is one of those guys that keeps their defenses up only until they completely trust you. But once they let you in and allow you to see their more vulnerable side, you have a truly unbreakable bond. This bond makes you feel like nothing will ever come in between you ever again. [Read: How to get a man to open up and start communicating with you]

#6 The uniqueness. Everyone loves to be different, and particularly when it comes to love we want to feel as though our relationships are totally unique and special. No one else gets it because no one else has a love like ours. The strong silent type provides uniqueness in bucket loads.

While all your friend’s boyfriends give each other wedgies or down pints or ignore their womenfolk to talk for hours on end about sports, your man prefers to sit quietly, to think. The strong silent type provides a big contrast to the typical modern man, which makes them unique. Therefore making them more attractive.

How to get yourself a strong silent type

So now we know why we are attracted to this kind of guy, what can we do about it?

#7 Be interesting and intelligent. Bagging a strong, silent type is all about keeping it classy. They don’t like to draw attention to themselves. If you are the kind of gal who likes to knock back a few tequilas and dance all night on the bar, he might not be the right guy for you.

If you strike up a conversation with them, then make sure you are interesting and intelligent and be prepared to ask lots of questions to keep things flowing. [Read: How to become an intellectual: Fake it until you make it]

#8 Don’t be too loud. The strong silent type isn’t interested in a girl who shrieks in his ear every five seconds or likes to be the center of attention. They go for women who are strong and confident and comfortable in their own skin, and don’t feel the need to shove it in people’s faces either!

#9 Don’t be afraid to make the first move. The strong silent type may be the kind of guy that never makes the first move. So if a guy catches your eye you might need to get the ball rolling. However, don’t be afraid that this puts them off. Done right it could be the start of something. So keep your cool and don’t be afraid to go up to him. [Read: How to start a conversation with a guy: 20 first moves that work]

#10 Don’t be too silly. The strong silent type isn’t really a silly kind of guy, so if your style is more goofing around and playing pranks on one another he might not be the right kind of guy for you!

[Read: Stop chasing him! All the reasons why chasing a guy never helps]

The strong silent type is and always will be one of the stereotypes of what many women find really attractive. The mystery, the intrigue, those muscular forearms. Yep, they all play a part in what makes him so attractive.

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