#AAAND THAT's A WRAP!

[vbholidayfestival]

"Tchh... my luck better be better with this than that damn hoop game" Izzy remarked before yeeting the ball at the stacked moomoo milk bottles 🐮

PLEASE DON'T KILL ME, PLEASE DON'T KILL ME, PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!! is all Mira can think about when Izzy shows up to her booth, some crazy killer instinct gleaming in her eyes. She doesn't even say anything, she just slides over a set of Christmas-ornament-printed balls and ducks behind the counter.

It's a haphazard throw, with the ball barely glancing off the top and knocking over only a few bottles. Mira peeks out from beneath the counter, waiting to see what Izzy will do next.

[homoangel]

me when i want something

really really bad

[nhilovesflower]

robstar week 2023 day 7 - safe

time skip!!!

thank you to all those who liked and reblogged

[yourdeepestfathoms]

Perrine has been afraid of thunderstorms ever since they were little. Their parents never cared.

Luckily, their new family does.

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Day 31: "I'm alive, I'm just not well." - Asking For Help

[sugaaz]

MXTX-TOBER 2023 ☆ DAY THIRTY ONE - Wei Wuxian

[arcaneoddity]

*kissing him kissing him kissing him kissing hi-*

[mariedemedicis]

Ladies of House Lannister:

Janei

[gaycityrollers]

[hard-times-paramore]

Morgan, don't do it

Don't drink the sea water, Morgan

Morgan

[fresh-bag-of-ham]

[shamera]

NaNoWriMo 2023, wrapped!

[weaimtomaim]

The bond felt calmer now, leaving Bruticus to assume that whatever had been going on had finally passed. He still wasn't clear on the details. Something about reflections? Direct communication to and from his components always relied heavily on previous context and filling in the gaps on his own. "Conversations" were difficult when half of what was said got lost along the way.

Vortex had rambled at him for an extended period of time. He'd been content with the one-sided dialogue, so Bruticus hadn't needed to strain to keep up and respond. Just the awareness of his presence had been enough.

It was a different story with Swindle, who had asked questions of him and wanted responses. Mostly wondering how Bruticus was being affected by him and the others. He'd wanted to ask something else at one point, but stopped himself.

Surprisingly, Blast Off had felt very close in the bond, though never did reach out. Onslaught thanked him for offering to help, but said no more. Brawl had only briefly acknowledged him before promptly closing himself off from the rest of the team. Concerning... but nothing Bruticus could do about that.

It wasn't a perfect conclusion. There was still a tenseness between them all, even amid the relief. Maybe that was a problem for another day. For now, it was better than it had been, and Bruticus was content with that.

[sunshine-overload]

[BSTS] Main Story S4 Finale 'Seeking Mission' - EX Chapters

(chapters 4~9)

EX 1

-unei’s office-

kei: Thank you for your efforts in temporarily managing Starless. Because of you the store was able to operate without any major incidents and Saki was retrieved safely.

kasumi: We just helped out where we could, as for running the store that was mostly Yakou’s doing.

yakou: I’m glad I could get through it without any troubles. And I’m especially glad to hear that Saki- san is ok too.

takami: So then, what is it you wanted to talk about?

kei: It’s regarding Haseyama. He has still not yet regained consciousness, so it is not expected he will be discharged from the hospital any time soon. So in the meantime, we will keep this current set up for managing the store and pass around the work to those who are present here.

kasumi: Ah… Is that so. Well, I guess it can’t be helped.

takami: Roger. I will have to discuss it with Kokuyou so he can lend me some time for the business work—

yakou: Please wait a moment! I can’t handle this! Because it was temporary work I managed to get through it but… If things stay as they are then…

takami: Kasumi and I will be helping you with the work. We’ll do what he can to lighten the load for you, Yakou.

yakou: I’m… thankful for that but…

kasumi: Could it be you’re worried about that rumour?

yakou: ……

kei: What rumour do you speak of?

takami: A rumour has been going around that Yakou is the new ‘Acting Owner’ Before long it wasn’t just the cast members passing it around, but the guests caught wind of it too.

yakou: Even though I was just supporting Unei-ken where I could… Honestly it’s way too much pressure, it makes me uncomfortable. If someone were to be the acting owner, I think that Kei is the best choice.

takami: However, in this case, the reason the store didn’t fall into chaos is thanks to those rumours.

yakou: What?

takami: The store has been understaffed, more so than usual. So it’s been an inconvenience to the guests too. However because those things go hand in hand with a store changing its management, instead the guests were very encouraging and supportive. There were many of them that wanted to congratulate you on taking up being the owner.

yakou: Ah…

kasumi: Lots of guests saw you giving it your all on the stage and in the hall. And most importantly you were efficiently able to take control of the situation. So, how did you feel about it Yakou? I understand it must’ve been tough on you though.

yakou: That’s not true… There was merit in doing it, and I learnt a whole lot too.

kei: …Hm. If it’s gone as far as for you to be recognised by the guests then quietly trying to refute the rumours will simply be a hindrance. The actual work shall be divided between Kasumi and Takami, but towards the public Yakou will pose as the acting owner.

yakou: Eh, wait a minute, Kei…!

kei: Is the burden of the title alone simply too much to bear? In that case, I will not force you into anything.

yakou: Ah, no, that’s not what… I understand, if you’re ok with me then I accept.

kei: You can continue to use Haseyama’s room as you please then. It’s a humble privilege.

—end

EX 2

-shrine area-

kei: So this is where you were.

gui: Master’s presence is gone. I stopped feeling it right here. I wonder where he went. How is Saki?

kei: She is currently resting in hospital, she should be able to return soon.

gui: I see. 

gui: …….

kei: Do you plan to just keep standing here like that?

gui: I don’t know which way I should go. Master didn’t take me with him. Even if I wait at Starless, will he not come back for me? I… What should I do now?

kei: That is something that you have to decide for yourself.

gui: I…

gui: …….

kei: What is it that you want to do? What is it that you desire? These are the questions that you should ask yourself.

gui: …….

gui: I need to learn what it means to have a heart. The reason Master didn’t take me with him is because I didn’t understand it.

kei: Is that what you’ve decided you should do? Then, is there anything that you desire? Something that you wish to accomplish.

gui: …I want to protect Saki. I wasn’t able to this time despite deciding that I would. Next time, I will protect her.

kei: Both the things you want to do are at Starless. Let us return there, Gui. Next time we will protect Saki for sure. If you stay with her, I’m sure one day you will come to understand what a heart is.

gui: …Understood.

—end

EX 3

-hallway-

hari: Yakou, are you heading home now? It’s quite late.

yakou: Oh Hari, were you off practicing by yourself?

hari: Yes, I want to get back into the swing of things. I tried to make time for myself to practice during the search too, but as expected it wasn’t enough.

yakou: I know how you feel. I also wanted to be more skillful…

hari: Did you not do a good job in handling the store?

yakou: No, not at all. It was just one problem after the other. It was nothing but unexpected things, so it was confusing.

hari: Running into problems is inevitable. What matters is whether you can handle them or not. Getting through it without any major failure is more than enough.

yakou: Well there was also the fact that I thought it was just temporary, so I was able to hang in there. However it seems Owner won’t be leaving the hospital anytime soon, so the way we are managing things will stay the same for the time being.

hari: Is that so?

yakou: Before I knew it the title of ‘Acting Owner’ had fallen upon my shoulders… What am I meant to do now… I feel so much pressure.

hari: That is a precious chance that you should look at positively.

yakou: Huh? Chance?

hari: It’s a rare experience to get to manage a single store as its acting owner. I’m sure it will prove useful for you in the future if you ever choose to go independent or start your own business.

yakou: My own… business?

hari: Yes, that is how I would think of it if given the chance. The greater the pressure, the greater what you gain from it will be.

yakou: …….

hari: I should be getting back to practicing. Good luck with being our acting owner.

yakou: Ah, yeah.

-yakou walks outside, front of starless, night time-

yakou: My own business huh…

iwami: —Yo, just the person I wanted to see.

yakou: What?

iwami: You’re Yakou right? I hear you’ve become Starless’ acting owner.

yakou: Yeah, that’s how it is…

iwami: My name’s Iwami, I was the previous owner of Starless.

yakou: Previous owner…?

iwami: Yes, before the store was moved to here I used to manage it. A lot happened and I had to leave, but I’ve recently returned.

yakou: …What business do you have with me?

iwami: No need to be so tense, I ain’t gonna hurt you. I’m simply worried about the store. There are a few cast members there that I brought in after all. Haseyama and I couldn’t see eye to eye but… I hope that we will be able to get along.

yakou: I am simply a substitute. I am not the official owner.

iwami: I hear he won’t be coming back very quickly. It was in the chest wasn’t it? Where he got shot.

yakou: Huh…!?

iwami: It’s unbelievable that he got shot inside the store itself, ain’t it? You just never know when misfortune may fall upon you.

yakou: …How do you know about that?

iwami: I simply happen to have a lot of various contacts. It’s going to be rough for you from now on, isn’t it? If you ever need assistance with anything, feel free to contact me.

yakou: ……

iwami: Oh right, one more thing. If Starless really is precious to you, then don’t put your faith in Kei too much. What he values is different to you. Well then, cya.

-iwami leaves-

yakou: What the heck's up with that guy…

—end

[goddesstrolls]

Okahni crouched in the bushes, over a small ring of stones encircling a bowl full of fresh blood.

He listened intently for signs that someone might approach; This was just a patch of woodland amidst the urban sprawl, and it being the middle of the night, there were plenty of trolls around.

Satisfied that he was alone, he gestured a hand over the stones, guiding the magic as he murmured the rites of the spell. Runes carved on the stones glowed faintly, indicating that at least something had happened, and then he plucked the stones from the ground.

He tucked them away in the many inner pockets of his cloak, and then retrieved a brush, dipping it in the blood and beginning to draw runes on his skin.

He covered every inch of his arms in runes, and then he mixed some of the blood with a black powder. This, he smudged on his face, over his eyes and across his brow until every bit of skin of his upper face had been covered.

Okahni then brought the bowl to his lips, and poured what little blood remained into his mouth but did not swallow it. He wiped the bowl clean, and then put it away in his cloak.

He pulled his gaiter over the lower half of his face, and wound black bandages around his arms and hands, hiding every bit of rune-marked skin. He pulled up his hood, checked that his swords were secure at his hips, and straightened.

Listening intently to his surroundings, he moved through the trees towards a nearby building. It was a dark night, and that was to his benefit.

He scaled the building with ease, the rough concrete providing decent enough footholds. With another glance around, he determined no one had seen him, and then he moved towards a protrusion on the building’s rooftop. A vent jutted out from it, and that he made his way towards.

The vent cover was simply screwed in place, but he had no need of removing them. Hot air blasted out of it, but that was the least of his concerns.

Okahni gestured by drawing a line with his fingertip from the top of his brow, down the bridge of his nose. Beneath the bandages, the runes of blood he had drawn glowed slightly. Starting from his arms, his form became incorporeal; He slipped through the vent cover, his arms becoming corporeal again within moments and he braced against the sides of the vent. The rest of his body became corporeal in suit, leaving him quite solid within the vent. He began to crawl, slowly, careful to distribute his weight so he did not warp the metal and make much noise.

Having already plotted out his course, it didn’t take him long to find his destination at the end of the vent system. He peered through the gaps in the cover, and to his surprise, found no one in the room beyond.

Making the same gesture as before, drawing an invisible line from his brow down the bridge of his nose, he again became incorporeal and passed through the cover. He landed silently on the floor, corporeal by the time he landed.

The room was small, and cramped, one wall taken up by an expanse of multiple screens displaying camera feeds, and a closed laptop sitting on a light desk. From what he’d heard, someone was meant to be in this room at all times, and the fact that there was no one indicated that someone was bound to be back soon.

But at least he didn’t have to kill anyone. He’d expected to have to.

Okahni slid over to the door and drew in a breath through his nose, and began to run his fingertips slowly over the gap between the door and the frame.

The metal of both parts melted and fused. A slight gust of cool wind blowing in through the gap both cooled the metal, and brought any smoke that might have escaped and been noticed by someone outside into the small room. Okahni brought his fingers all the way around the frame, leaving space only for the electronic lock.

Then he turned his attention to the screens behind him, taking in the camera feeds and the information he needed from them, before gesturing over his face once more to become incorporeal and climbing back into the vent.

He moved along slowly until he reached his second destination. This one was a ten foot drop to the vent cover below.

Using his limbs to brace himself against the sides of the vent, Okahni inched his way down, and then made himself incorporeal again at the bottom.

He peeked carefully through, and finding the room below empty, slipped entirely through the vent. He flipped mid-air and landed silently on his feet.

Distant voices carried from another room. He glanced towards them, listening for a moment, before looking up towards a camera mounted on the wall of the large, open room.

He knew from the feed that none of them currently could see him, and that the camera he was looking at was trained on his desired path and target. Fortunately, it was the only one.

Okahni made a swift gesture in the air, an invisible cutter rushing towards the camera. The cutter sliced the camera into neat pieces, and with another gesture, the pieces lowered themselves to the ground- Carried by a strong draft of wind, carefully manipulated so it did not whistle or rush against the wall.

With the camera taken care of, Okahni darted to his target: A Tanikar artifact stolen by the Empire hundreds of sweeps ago.

He retrieved the brush he had used to draw the runes on his skin, and pushed it carefully between his lips, dipping it in the blood still held in his mouth. Then he gestured to become incorporeal, and moved his hand through the glass of the display.

Okahni drew runes on the artifact- A necklace- Repeating this process a few times until he had drawn enough. Then he put the brush away, and phased his hand through the glass again. This time, when he put his hand on the artifact and focused, it became incorporeal as well. Having to activate the spell to first reach through the glass and contact the necklace, it had to be activated again on the necklace itself in order to become incorporeal until he was holding it.

He pulled the artifact through the glass, and tucked it into his cloak. Voices still carried from the other room, but they were growing more distant. His work now finished, Okahni returned to the spot beneath the vent. 

He jumped upwards- Forming a brief platform of air beneath his feet as he reached the fullest height of his leap, and then springing off that until he reached the vent. He activated the spell to become incorporeal and slipped through the vent cover.

Okahni left the same way he’d entered, climbing out through the vent on the roof and then jumping down from the building. He escaped into the woods of the park surrounding the museum, entirely unnoticed.

[andiaquarium-moved]

man i really cannot understand what is so attractive about naked bodies. never been into it. sometimes i forget im asexual

[another-dra-anew]

collapses on the floor. between the posts i have outlined and how LONG i keep making this event. i am not sure we’ll hit that “deadly life by the start of yomis trip” deadline 😭