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amjustagirl · 3 years ago

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im so sorry but this is gonna be really long 😭 i know it's a bit late but i just read a sea of flowers in bloom because i got busy while waiting for it to finish (im too impatient to read on going series') and i really need to let this all out. i apologize for bad grammar and vocabulary in advance—im still crying

first i wanna say that you captured all the emotions so well. i cried reading every single chapter (because i was either sad, hurt, or proud). the way you wrote it was so beautifully expressive and described, i couldn't help but hold onto every word you wrote. your writing style never ceases to amaze and enchant me.

moving forward tho, i love how the story really captured how an individual's insecurities and self perception affect how they make their choices and how their relationships play out. i think that's something that's greatly overlooked yet so important to remember (both when evaluating yourself and the actions of others). i also love how you also showcased the importance of communication, not just with your partner/potential partner but also the release of emotions and the troubles we don't notice we have.

you managed to highlight the importance of being open to change and learning how to rely on yourself for happiness and i think you wrote that so beautifully—it felt so real and raw. i was so proud of mc for slowly realizing how much power she holds over her own happiness and it was so realistic how she found the strength to move forward when Kaiyo needed her the most—because that's what a sense of responsibility, indebtedness, and most importantly love does. Their friendship is beautiful and it's wonderfully executed.

i love how you dedicated a whole chapter to how kita feels and his thought process (tho it isn't surprising since you do give both perspectives in all your other stories) and how he came into terms with the fact that he wanted to try—he's going to try because he wants her. i also love how you implied that communication took time for them and how it's a conscious effort on both parts. there's also the fact that they have their own little 'ritual' of saying "It's because you love my voice" for when they need confidence to say what's on their minds,,, ma'am pls u made me cry more with how soft and meaningful that is, how your love for someone will give you courage and confidence because they love something about you or how you do something. it's just so real.

it really is beautifully written story about two people who learn that there's someone out there that will love them for the people that they are.

there's so much more I'd like to say, but i think this is enough for now. Thank you so much for sharing your writing with us, you're truly so talented. I can't wait to read your future work and reread all your other stories! I hope you stay safe always and get a good amount of rest!

much love, yenyen <3

ps. congrats on your new job! go get that raise 😩 still can't believe there are decent bosses in this world tho HAHAHAHA

yenyen! *blows kisses in your direction, gently wipes yr tears away*

right so - pls don't ever apologise for length or grammar or wtv - i love love your ask, and i think i must've read it at least ten times ehehe and i shld be the one to apologise for answering this so late!

i think i started off wanting to write this as a simple love story with the v handsome, v wonderful kita shinsuke, but i just wasn't satisfied with how kita's oftentimes depicted as the perfect man (i mean i personally love reading fics like that - e.g. @inarizahki drabbles never fail to make me hoot and fall in love) and i wanted for my own fic, to delve in deeper, dig into his psyche, his insecurities, his fears. and so while doing that, i developed the reader's own journey, her own fears and insecurities paralleling his, and how their choices make them grow and make their relationship eventually not just possible, but very, very fruitful ;)

hahaha now im worried im gonna be predictable (but i do love writing both perspectives in my fics!! good spot there hoho) but it is so true. marriage has taught me that communication is key, bcos good intentions can only get you so far. it's not an easy thing for either of them to learn, but like you said - their love gives them confidence, their love builds trust, and that little ritual - talk to me, because i love the sound of your voice is just...something that spoke to me and i felt like that would really be the cornerstone of their eventual relationship, because miscommunications really derailed their early friendship and courtship.

and the reader's friendship with kaiyo. y'know i was worried that...i might bore ppl bcos kaiyo is my own character, and we're here to read romance HAHAHA but it's just so impt to me to write women supporting women and healthy female friendships so they really have each other's backs, and it's just such a meaningful moment to me when the reader realises that she's got to buck the fuck up when kaiyo's down for the count and ugh. i love the both of them.

oh gosh i'm glad you love my other works too!!!! i feel like each work of mine in the storm chaser universe is kinda different in tone, but it's just fun tying them all together :)

p.s. yeah like - i didn't know i cld get out there and fight for that raise, and get a healthier work environment with nicer bosses but wanting to pull my weight in my marriage really motivated me HAHAHAHA. fingers crossed it turns out well, but ty for the well wishes bb <3

#Nikki chats!#yenyen<3 #storm chaser universe #a sea of flowers in bloom

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lunawolflight · 5 years ago

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Spies In Disguise, "alternative course of the story" (FANCREATIONS)

Hello there!

So I'm still fangirling over Spies in Disguise, I knew I was going to really like the movie but not LOVING it so much! In fact I saw it a second time just two days ago eheh x3

I don't usually do this, but I wanted to share with you a little "alternative course of the story". There will be SPOILERS of course, you've been warned, if you want to read GO SEE THAT MOVIE! (If you want eheh, believe me it's really good)

Okay so, my favorite part was the Venice's part, all of it, but more specifically the part where Killian kick Walter out of the moped and when he's about to kill him. Now, my "alternative course of the story" is from start from this point:

Walter spear bread's crumbs to Killian and all the pigeons "attack" him, but instead of run away, Walter, took by the adrenaline and a courage that has grown for had being with Lance, he put first the track on Killian and then steals the database from him.

Little discussion from Walter's choice: this bravery has been earned thanks to the admiration he had towards Lance and, the more time he passed with him (other then prove his inventions) he starts to have a little more confidence in himself and, in the "birdnado" scene, he took by this courage that has grown inside him and face directly the bad guy, stealing the Agents' Database (before taking it I imagine that Walter at first is scared but then he takes conscience of the situation and face Killian).

After he runs away with Lance and the rest of the flock, Killian now directly concentrate his attention towards Walter and from then on he became a target like Lance (also he remember that the kid called Lance's name so he suppose that the two are a team or work together). Then there's the scene that's like the movie where Killian flees away from Marcy and the other agents.

In the submarine, Walter is totally excited for had take from the bad guy the database and he's really proud of that while Lance, like in the actual movie, rethinks about the huge risk Walter had take, also because (I haven't specified it before so I do it now), Killian injured Walter while the kid was stealing the database (I imagine it could me the arm or the shoulder).

It's not a bad wound, Walter bandages himself quickly, still it's not so superficial and even if Walter is more concentrate on his victory, Lance starts realizing how much he's putting Walter's life in danger (like in the movie). Anyway, the scene goes on like in the movie, Lance doesn't tell his feeling to Walter, he compliments to him, the two hugs (ASSGDBDHEB LOVE THEM), Lance lays an egg and there Walter realize the formula to bring Lance back to normal.

Now that we arrived at this point, Walter propose to bring the database to Marcy and prove Lance's innocence to the agency and so stop all together Killian.

Lance immediately refuses because that's the first thing Killian would have expect and they can't let expose theirselves or, imaginary conversation:

"Dude, that's the first thing robot hand would expect us to do and so you-!

*clear his throat*

We and the rest of the agency will be in danger."

So after some more thoughts and ideas, the two decides to hide the database in a place safely far from Killian's location and Walter propose to add a protection to the files but Lance refuses, without explaining the reasons. The two hide the database, go to the island to stop Killian and here there's the same argument between Lance and Walter, in this case Lance points out also the wound that the kid earned and that he wasn't to be an agent, Walter refuses but Lance tranquilized him and send him away to protect him.

Same dynamic from then on; Lance goes to Killian to destroy the machines but eventually he reveals to have more of them and hits the spy unconscious.

Once he woke up there's the revelation part and then Killian wants to know where the files are, Lance of course doesn't talk but then Killian mention Walter and then Lance freeze.

Now I'm getting a little be into my own "story's style", but anyway, Killian pressure Lance talking about why he would had had a to do the "dirty job" for him (since he of course doesn't know he was a pigeon) since he "flies solo" and such, imagine an evil and chilling speech from him eheh x3

Now here, I can't decide between two choices, and one of these it's because I'm falling too much into my own "angst style" and it would totally turn into one of my story eheh xD

Well anyway, this certain first choice, is that Killian reveals to Lance to had capture Walter with one of his drones ('cause he had placed lookout drones and thus tracing the boy) and, from both of them, wants to know where the database is and since his revenge is towards Starling and wants to see him suffer (also he thinks that the kid would have break out first), he decide to tortures Walter and after a bit of pressure, the kid doesn't talk but after awhile Lance breaks down and reveals the position of the database.

Seeing how Lance revealed the care for Walter, Killian keeps him as a guarantee and goes to get the database and eventually kill him in front of Lance, but Walter is able to escape before they get back to Lance and like in the movie Killian tries to kill him with the drones but Walter saves himself.

From now on the things progresses is like in the movie with a bit more confront in the scene where Walter frees Lance.

The second choice it's like in the movie with a little changed dynamics: Walter is about to get back for Lance and Killian treats to kill him if Lance doesn't talk, after a lot of pressure Lance talks but Killian doesn't eventually keep his word, sends the drones to kill Walter, he's alive and the movie goes on.

So yeah I let my imagination slip on the writing again, in my mind things gets a lot more interesting and I'm not too good to put them on a proper writing eheh. One thing I'm not really convinced on is how Lance reveals the database to save Walter, I think that in the contest of the movie Lance would have find another way to not sacrifice the agents, his character reveals to me that he would have do anything to not sacrifice anyone, but I think that for Walter he would have done it, adding more deepness to their relationship, even though Walter wouldn't have agree on that since, like he shows in the end, he would totally sacrifice himself to save the others. Gosh if the movie would have follow my own idea it would at least be a two hours or more movie xD

Maybe I some things that I exposed may have other solutions or maybe don't even make sense, but after all the movie came out just few days ago and this "alternative continuation of the story" came up in my mind two days ago indeed eheh.

Well I've write another poem spending pretty much two or more hours for it and I enjoyed doing it, hope to not have done too many grammar errors I need to fix my english better eheh x,3

Oh good that's all I had to say, I'll probably make some fanarts since I'm really into the movie, GOSHHHHH

*I didn't choose these picture because I love these scenes and the fact that I just exposed such an an angsty concept doesn't imply that I really love Walter, NONONONO*

EDIT: I wanted also to clarify why I imagined this topic, I forgot to mention it my bad eheh

Anyway, I imagined it would have been cool to bring to Killian more attention to Walter since he's the real protagonist of the movie (with Lance as a co but the story is the most centered about him, his idealogy and the wait he has to face through the whole film). Plus, I find that Killian could at least failed a mission for just one time and made him involve with Lance and Walter as primar targets that interfeer with his plans. (Also I love writing and imaging angst so yup)

Sorry if I forgot to add this part of my fancreation, I'll also reblog it so the one that already read this will have a double check x,3

#SPOILERS #spies in disguise #walter beckett #lance starling #killian #angst #fangirling #I'M THINKING ABOUT THIS MOVIE FOR DAYS I CAN'T BELIEVE IT I LOVE IT SO MUCH

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fuckyeahgakuenheaven · 5 years ago

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GH2 Halloween - 2014

This was one of the longest Twitter events, and this is the one that came with the full set of new headers and icons for the characters! They’re all saved as one zip file here if you’d like to have them. Plus, seeing the costumes everyone’s wearing in the event will help it make a bit more sense. :Db

Yuki: Trick or Treat! Kuya: Yuki, you're a little early! Yuki: You're one to talk, Kuya-san, you're already in your costume. That pumpkin hat suits you. Kuya: Yeah! But you're cute in that pointy hat. It's perfect with the cape! Yuki: Well, this is like a dream day where I can chant a spell and get candy. I'm fired up. Takato: Asahina, we're sponsoring this year's party, so there is not just candy. If you don't pace yourself, you'll be sorry. Kuya: And since it's Halloween, we've asked everyone to come in costume. Yuki: Understood. After all, since it's a party, everyone has to have fun. Oh, I already distributed the costumes to everyone. Takato: Good job, both of you. Well, I hope everyone participates. Yuki: It'll be fine. Anyway, it's Halloween! Now that we've set up for tomorrow, let's go to bed. Good night!

Yuki: Well then, I wonder if everyone will come in costume. Oh, hello, Chiba-san! Chiba: Yeah. It's early. Yuki: Oh, you're in costume! Chiba: ... You brought the costume, so. Well... how is it? Yuki: I, I think it suits you! It's cool! ...By the way, Chiba-san. Did you meet Joker-san this morning? Chiba: Yeah. I passed him in the hall before. Joker-sama praised me by saying it really suited me. Yuki: R, really...? I knew it.... Um, Chiba-san. I think it's better if you don't look in a mirror today. Chiba: Mirror? I don't see one here. Yuki: Then, it's fine! Yeah! T, then, Chiba-san, let's go eat together. Chiba: Sorry. I already ate. I'm going to practice now. Yuki: In that outfit!? Chiba: Yeah. Bye. Yuki: Okay, see you after class! ... Besides, that ghost on his head, it has to be a trick Joker-san played on him... I hope Chiba-san doesn't notice.

Joker: Hey, Eiji. Make something like this. (recipe for jelly eyeballs) Sonoda: No. You're going to tease Hayato again. Last year, when you gave him the cake with fingers sticking out of it, I felt bad for Hayato. Joker: Ah, that worked really well. And when you cut into it, lots of red jam flowed out. Sonoda: If you do the same thing to Yuki-kun, he may never come near Durak again. Joker: Really. Mmm, then, how shall I scare him? *sing-song*

Yuki: Yagami, trick or treat! Yagami: *loud strum on guitar*!!!! Yuki: Uwah! Wh, what was that explosive sound!? Your guitar!? Yagami: Yeah, Asahina. Are you coming to our live Halloween concert too? Yuki: I thought you were pretty enthusiastic with your makeup. So it's a live concert. It's been a long time since I've heard you play the guitar, I'd like to go! Yagami: Then, here, eat this. Yuki: Beef jerky! Thank you!

Yuki: Arata-san, you're in costume! Cat ears! *pet pet* Arata: Oh, yeah. Yuki: *pet pet pet pet* Arata: ... That's enough, stop with the petting. Yuki: Hey, hey, Arata-san, trying saying meow. Arata: Idiot, I'm not going to say that. Yuki: Then, Arata-san, I'll cast a spell on you. Halloween Halloween Magical Power! There, I cast a spell! Arata: Huh, oh..., i, if you don't give me candy, I'll play a trick on you, meow. Arata: *gasp*! Just what did I.... Yuki: Hehe, well done! Here's a fortune cookie. Say ah. Arata: I got taken in by Yuki again.... *munch*

Yuki: Trick or Treat! Tomooo, give me candy. Tomo: I'm not going to be intimidated by your candy-lust. Yuki: Ehehe, but I wanted one of your candies. Tomo: ... Geez, it can't be helped. Then, I'll give you a special one today. Here. Yuki: Mmgh. Idiot, don't suddenly shove it in my mouth! Yuki: ... Mm, this is... uwah, gross! Tomo: Hehehe, they're 100% salty licorice. They're bad from beginning to end. Now you can get a taste of how I always feel. Yuki: ... That's mean, that's mean, Tomo. You're a devil. Tomo: This outfit's not a devil, it's more like Death. Yuki: Come to think of it, I'm surprised you're in costume since you always find everything too annoying. Tomo: Oh, this. I'm just wearing it because with the hood on, I can sleep in class without anyone knowing. Yuki: That's just like you. But I'm glad you're participating, Tomo. Be sure to come to the other parties too. Tomo: Right, right, I've got it.

Yuki: Well then, next is Joker-san's place. I wonder if Sonoda-san is making delicous candy! *sing-song* Yuki: Hello. Trick or...!!!!!!!!!!!! E, excuse me!!!!! Yuki: *pant pant* Durak's room is incredible.... I unconsciously closed the door and ran, but I won't be able to get candy like that!! Yuki: Umm, but, I'm courageous enough to go in there one more time. Do your best, Yuki, for the sake of candy! Yuki: H, hello. Joker: Hey, Yuki-kun. Sonoda: Oh, you're back. Welcome back. Yuki: Um, just what is this incredible room supposed to be? Joker: Since I'm dressed as a pirate, I set it up to look like a pirate ship being swallowed in the belly of an alien. Yuki: A, ah.... Sonoda: Look, Kiyo. Yuki-kun is backing away. I told you not to do it. Joker: You're one to talk, Eiji. By the end, you got into it. Oh, and, Yuki-kun, the alien's organs are all edible. *sing-song* Sonoda: Since I made the ingredients, however unappetizing it looks, I guarantee it tastes good. Yuki: It may be delicious, but, ummm, this is... a bit... well... I kind of want to pass.... Joker: Huh, you're not going to eat? Then, since you don't need candy, does this mean I can play a trick on you? Sonoda: Oh, that's not fair if it's just you, Kiyo. Of course, it's ok if I'm part of that trick too, right? Joker: Naturally. Let's tease this cute magician. *sing-song* Yuki: Oh, huh? Joker-san? Sonoda-san? Sonoda: It's been a while since I've put my skills to use. How shall I deal with him? Yuki: W, wait a minute. Just what are you going to do to me..., aah~~~~~~~... Yuki: They made me eat alien guts until I was full.... It was delicious, it was really delicious!!! But I feel like I lost something important.... Yuki: Well then, I have to pull myself together and go to the cafeteria to prepare for the party.

Kuya: The Halloween party starts now! Yuki: Happy Halloween! Thank you everyone for coming in costume! Yuki: The party sweets were prepared by Sonoda-san, so everyone eat as much as you like! Sonoda: Oh, of course, there's a fee. For unlimited helpings of Halloween sweets, it's 1,500 yen. Yuki: I'd like pumpkin pie, pumpkin mont blanc, and pumpkin flan please!! Sonoda: That's incredible, even though you ate so much already, you're still going to eat more. Yuki: Ehehe, but they look so delicious. Chiba: Pumpkin is delicious. Sonoda: Kiyo, do you want something? Joker: I'm fine. I was satisfied with Yuki-kun before. Takato: It's very good that everyone is excited, but be careful of your surroundings please. ... Oops. *thud!* Yagami: Ow! You hit me on the head with your staff, Secretary! Takato: Or you'll be in trouble like this. Arata: Okay! Tomo: I can't tell who is who because of the costumes. Well, it's nice to not stand out. Yuki: Then, now that everyone is excited, let's bob for apples! Kuya: It's a staple of Halloween party games! Takato: We've put some apples in plastic pool filled with water. Please pick up the apples without using your hands. The person who picks up the most is the winner. Arata: Huh, we're supposed to bite into these big apples? Yuki: Each one is like a large ball weighing 300-400g, but they're really juicy, high quality apples, so they're delicious. Kuya: It's ok to grasp it with your teeth by the stem! Any part you grab is fine as long as you take them out individually. Joker: So you should use only your mouth and not your hands. It might be an interesting contest with that technique. Chiba: Just like Joker-sama, to be so relaxed about having both hands bound. Myself will also attempt the challege! Yagami: If it's going to be a competition, I'm not gonna lose. I'm in too. Arata: Do your best! I'll be supporting you with Maro! Tomo: I'll pass. The water looks cold. Kuya: Alright! So the participants are me, Yuki, Joker, Chiba-senpai, and Yagami-kun? Yuki: Let's get lots of high quality apples! Takato: Then, get ready, start! Yuki: *holding breath!* Yagami: Here I go! *splash!* Kuya: *splash!* Chiba: Kwaah! Yagami: ... Damn! Joker: Mm... Yuki: Mghhhhhhh, after all, they're big and hard to bite into! Yuki: Oh, if I turn the apple so the stem is up, that might make it easier. Mgh! Good, I got one more! Arata: Do your best! ... The picture of everyone with their heads in the plastic pool is really surreal. Sonoda: Watching from the sidelines like this, it looks subdued. Chiba: Mm! Yagami: Tch! I dropped it... These damn apples are surprisingly hard to pick up. Yuki: This one's also stem-up! Lucky! Got my 3rd! Joker: Hehe! *sing-song* Takato: Time's up. Please stop and count how many apples you have. Yuki: Phew, I guess I got a lot. Um, it's 6 in all! Kuya: I have three! If I hadn't dropped my pumpkin hat into the pool, I would have gotten more! Chiba: Myself has one. I'm mortified. From now on, I must train with both arms bound! Joker: I have four. Whether I win or lose, I had fun seeing Yuki-kun's sexy face. Arata: (to Chiba) Hayaya, is there any point to practicing kendo like that...? Yagami: (to Takato) Dammit. I didn't even get one. Tomo: Yagami, your make-up is running, it's getting bad. Arata: It's a slit mouthed ghost! Chiba: Ghost...!? Takato: The winner is Asahina Yuki. Congratulations. Takato: The prize is all the remaining apples. Yuki: Alright! Lots of apples! *munch* So sweet! Sonoda: Yuki-kun, can I have a bite? Yuki: Here you go! Sonoda: *munch* Yeah, delicious. It's juicy and has just the right balance of tartness and sweetness. Joker: I'll also take a little bite. *munch* Kuya: Yuki, give me a bite too! Yuki: Kuya-san, you got three didn't you? Whichever you eat, it'll be delicious. Tomo: Is it that delicious? Yuki: I have a lot, so you can have one too, Tomo. Tomo: Thanks. Mm, it's good. Yagami: *munch* Mm, it's really sweet. Yuki: Arata-san, here's some for you too. Arata: Ahhn. Mm, it's delicious. Kuya: Oh! There's nothing but the stem left! Takato: Well then, we have to clean up the rest. Sonoda: If you give me the apples, I'll make apple pies tomorrow for a low price. Takato: Then, the student council will take one whole one, please. Sonoda: Thanks and come again.

#gakuen heaven #gakuen heaven 2 #gh2 translation #halloween

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aanthirin · 6 years ago

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15 Questions Tag! Again!

ft. Vzukel!~

@arisenllicious @sunshine-tes @a-daedras-best-friend @diamond-auri-el (again) and also anyone who looks at this-

1: What is your full name?

My name is Vzukel Ytalm! I’m a Mechanist of Sotha Sil!

2: What does your name mean?

Hehe, that’s something I’ll never forget. “Vzukel” means “Warrior-Priestess” in Ald-Dwemeris and “Ytalm” is an old family name. I’m not sure whether or not it means anything?

3: What are your nicknames?

Lord Seht and Provost Arvel call me Vzu! That’s all, I think! My memory isn’t what it was, eheh..

People tend to call me “Mechanist Ytalm”, which is.. pretty fancy! Too fancy, though. You can call me Vzukel!

4: What is your gender?

I’m a woman!

5: What is your sexuality?

Oh- I asked Proctor Arvel about that when she came in a few hours earlier. Apparently, I’m ‘Bicurious’? Hah, it’s not too far from the truth.

6: Where are you from?

I’m not exactly sure? I have a cousin in Mereth that I haven’t seen in a while. Not even Lord Seht knows for sure! I could be from anywhere in northern Tamriel! Provost Arvel and Proctor Pullo said that I could be from ‘Morrowind’. I asked them to explain, but they didn’t know how to. No one here has any maps of Tamriel, so..

7: How old are you?

I.. have no idea. I guess I lost track? Provost Arvel looks like a Chimer, but.. her skin is all weird. I guess it’s been a long time? I never mustered up the courage to ask, ehe...

8: What is your magic form/ designation?

What?

9: What is your human form?

...What???

10: What are your aesthetics?

Oh! I really like the architecture of the Clockwork City! It all looks so rustic and rough, but... elegant? If that makes any sense? Maybe it’s the brass. I love looking at the skyline from my living quarters at night, and the stars.. goodness, it’s all so beautiful!

11: Who is your best friend?

Why.. Lord Seht is my best friend! He saved me life, and He gave me a place to live in and to work in! He’s the best..

12: Would you ever get a piercing or tattoo?

Oh, no no no! It sounds so painful! Godness, I- The thought sends shivers down my spine..

13: When are you happiest?

When I’m doing my best to support the City! As a Mechanist, my job is to oversee machines that create fabricant parts and make blueprints and schematics for many buildings in the Brass Fortress and even places beyond the Radius! Ehe, I’m quite passionate about it.

14: What is your biggest secret?

Hmmm... I don’t have anything to hide, and I don’t really keep secrets? The closest thing that I have to a secret is.. well, sometimes I feel really warm and giddy when I’m near this girl? I really like her and I enjoy her presence, so- I guess that’s my biggest secret!

15: Who is your sidekick?

I don’t really have one! I have this adorable little critter though - Proctor Pullo calls him a dovah-fly. I call him Uramur - it means “Unbidden Saint”. I love him!

#oc:vzukel #elder scrolls #The Elder Scrolls Online

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bulbtree · 7 years ago

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And so Single Pale Rose ep. of SU show made me face myself. Not bad show.

ehehe

i shouldn’t have watched Single Pale Rose yet. It’s not about show. I don’t care about show. I stopped watching it few years ago. It was this dashboard explosion that made me curious anyway. Oh no,no

i don’t want to be real life version of Pearl, i don’t want to be trapped perpetually reflecting on poor love choice, i don’t want to pledge love and loyalty to a single person for all the eternity and yet i do! I will as well always do, despite they are gone...forever! And “it’s over isn’t it” will always be a lie.

It’s...kinda rather good cartoon for...well it’s true. Some people do just find their whole purpose and true potential besides one beloved and when they do they tend to stick to that single love forever. When it’s gone, true purpose is gone and replaced with bunch of meaningless placeholders that act as lifesaver in sea of nothing. “Job” “Status” “Dating”

They did make me find purpose and meaning and real love for the very first time. And i waited decades for that very moment..i don’t want that feeling and that treasure close to my heart gone And pledging to keep it as secret--well i really did, up till now. There is only so much a person can keep inside, especially for years. Ironically i only see now why i felt like drawing Rose so sudden. Why, she is my beloved one cartoonified. Every single detail about her matches so perfectly. Need for free love? “you are mine and we’ll always be together” while preparing for livelong life and possibly children with another, not wanting to openly break up? hiding truth from both sides, beauty, courage and boldness, helping others with true potential...a childish view on emotions and one sided choices that concern others. And their chosen one...came all of sudden. Nowdays confused. Betrayed. Played. Despite both of us being led to believe the other one is “just a phase”, in the end...we understood each other and tried to help each other. Sounds like Greg too much, not to mention they are musician-working-car-job as well. If Pearl confronted Rose and told her to stop misleading her, and Rose bubbled her for that, that would be cartoon version of my last few months.

So it really all lied down for me so...sadly. Maybe as divine reminder there is no end and being better is just a phase.

I had a dream about it last night. No, not about SU, about me. About saying with my own mouth “over”. But when i woke up, i couldn’t, it made me even dizzy.

At least this was opportunity to finally describe something. I feel like being filled up with thickest ink from inside. I had to say something. It’s...going to be public and bore bunch of followers...isn’t it? But...this is a blog, so...heh. Sorry. Don’t let love blindness lead you to bad choices!

#personal thoughts #steven universe #parallel #single pale rose #i don't blame person i liked as i don't blame rose #i blame myself #i stuck myself #i already regret writing

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ryuuppai · 7 years ago

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[i7] Tenn Photobook: Special Interview

"I've learned a lot as well."

Riku: Kujo-san, thank you for the photoshoot!

Tenn: Thank you for producing it, as well. Were you able to shoot it according to your expectations?

Riku: Yes! It was really wonderful! I thought, as expected of Kujo-san......

Tenn: I'm glad. Being praised so straighforwardly, like this.

Riku: Ehehe......

Tenn: Well then, Nanase-san. Shall we get right to the interview?

Riku: Ah, yes! I'll do my besht! ...I mean, sorry! I'll do my best!

Tenn: Relax, Nanase-san. We're the same age after all, so take it easy.

Riku: Th, that's right...... Thank you.

Tenn: I was looking forward to it myself.

Riku: For real!? ...I mean, really!?

Tenn: Heheh. Yes.

Riku: I'm glad it wasn't just me...!

Tenn: Then, please feel free to ask me a lot of questions.

Riku: Yes! Let's start with our first question. How was the photoshoot for the cover? Please tell me your impressions!

Tenn: Let's see..., You were doing your best to give me detailed explanations regarding the pose and camera angle, so it was easy for me to imagine them. For that reason, shooting was very easy.

Riku: Really!?

Tenn: You do nothing but get surprised, don't you...

Riku: Ah, it's just, I often get told that my explanations are hard to get, so......

Tenn: I see. I personally didn't think so.

Riku: That makes me happy, Kujo-san...!

Tenn: You get somewhat stiff when you speak formally, don't you.

Riku: W, we're the same age so, I was wondering if it'd be okay to speak to you casually, since it shows that we're buddi- that we get along well.

Tenn: ...Though, if you speak formally, you may sound more like an interviewer.

Riku: That's true......

Tenn: Don't make such a sad face. After the interview ends, shall we talk without using formal speech?

Riku: Is that alright!?

Tenn: You're surprised again. I have another job after this, so I can't take too long, so if you may.

Riku: Yes! Alright, I'll be making this quick!

Tenn: We're getting off-topic.

Tenn: Ah, aaaah...... Um, once again, I will be interviewing you! During the shoot for the cover, what were you thinking about, in order to sink into that pose and expression?

Tenn: I got a little surprised at that time, but you requested me to "bring out an angelic and devilish feel at the same time," didn't you. Because of that, I wanted to give some two-sidedness to the pose and expression.

Riku: I see...... I'm learning a lot!

Tenn: I've learned a lot as well.

Riku: Though..., I'm sorry, hearing it again, I guess my instructions are pretty abstract......

Tenn: Not at all, you've pulled out your vision from deep inside yourself. It was really worth the work.

Riku: Kujo-san...... During the photoshoot, I've gotten you to make adjustments so many times, after doing camera checks, but you really are different from me. I thought, you're so cool and strong.

Tenn: Envying me won't help you with anything. But changing the angle of your neck by one degree, increasing the grasp of your fingers on the cushion by one gram, doing that completely changes how you come off.

Riku: So you've been thinking that far. I thought that all of your cuts were cool...

Tenn: Getting Nanase-san to produce for me is a rare and valuable opportunity, so I wanted to make it as perfect as possible.

Riku: Ah! In that case, let's do a Part Two!

Tenn: Huh!?

Riku: Both you and I were happy doing it, so I think it'd be fine to do a Part Two!

Tenn: Hehe. By all means. It is unusual for an idol to produce for another idol, but the fact that this is across different groups is rare, after all.

Riku: That's true! There's only the "Iori Photobook" by Yuki-san, the "Kujo-san Photobook" by me, and the "Momo-san Photobook" by Tsunashi-san, that are produced across different groups, after all!

Tenn: We went in order of birthdays this time, but thinking about it, it's true. I should be thankful for coincidentally having the same birthday as you, Nanase-san.

Riku: I have to thank God, too!

Tenn: You're exaggerating.

Riku: Ehehe.

Tenn: Talking about God... It seems that during the photoshoot, you told the staff "Isn't Kujo-san an angel?".

Riku: Wh-, y, you knew......!?

Tenn: I was told "I get asked a lot so I got embarassed." Even though I'm the one who was embarassed.

Riku: Urk, the fact that you knew is super embarassing...... Let's change the topic!! Here is the next question!!

Tenn: By all means.

Riku: How was your other photoshoot?

Tenn: What a sudden change of topic..... Hmm, the photoshoot at the movie theater has a nice date feel to it. But even if I'm saying this, I've never gone on a date to the movie theater, so I thought that eating popcorn together must be nice.

Riku: If I saw Kujo-san bringing me the popcorn and drinks like that at the movie theater, I think my heart would beat fast!

Tenn: If that were the case, it would make me happy, as a man.

Riku: I think it's dreamy!

Tenn: It's dreamy, isn't it.

Riku: Then, what kind of person do you like, Kujo-san?

Tenn: Let's see, if I have to say it, then someone who understands the entertainment industry. Right now, my goal and dream is to continue charming the fans as TRIGGER and as an idol, so I can't afford to think about love though......

Riku: Somehow, that's a cool answer that makes me go "An entertainer!"......!

Tenn: Thanks, you and I are both entertainers, you know.

Riku: Y, you're right...... I made me think that the way you answer is completely different from mine, so...... I mean, I just answered "Someone cheerful."

Tenn: Isn't that a wonderful answer. I'm sure that all your fans love the you who can't and won't lie.

Riku: It would be nice if it were true......

Tenn: I'm just one person, but I do think so.

Riku: Somehow, I feel better......!

Tenn: I'm glad. I also feel better when I talk to you, Nanase-san. Please keep get along with me, from now on, okay?

Riku: Y, yes......! Um, next is a standard question but, in your line of activites up until now, has anything sad happened?

Tenn: I apologize if it's vague, but I did some things thinking they would do good, but they backfired, and that made me sad.

Riku: That's painful, isn't it...... I also bought merchandise of the anime that Nagi likes before coming home, but it seemed that it was an enemy to the character that Nagi likes, so I made him sad...

Tenn: That is unfortunate...

Riku: I felt sorry, and I didn't mean to make him sad, so I got frustrated...... Did you feel that way too, Kujo-san?

Tenn: Yes. Seeing that I'd hurt Gaku and Ryu, I regretted it.

Riku: Yaotome-san and Tsunashi-san got hurt!? That's serious... But you didn't have any ill intentions, so the two of them didn't get mad, right?

Tenn: That's right.

Riku: In that case, you don't have to worry!

Tenn: I wonder. It'd be nice if it were true.

Riku: I'm sure it is!

Tenn: Hehe. I wasn't planning to talk about this, but I become able to answer frankly when you're the one asking me.

Riku: Huh, is that true!? I'm sorry for asking. But I've been thinking that despite being the same age as me, you're always calm, so knowing that even you have regrets ironically gives me more courage!

Tenn: I'm not that perfect of a person. I do think I'd like to be, though.

Riku: I respect how strict you are towards yourself, Kujo-san! Well then, next, please tell me about something good that happened!

Tenn: Receiving an award is an honour for TRIGGER, but also for me personally, and getting to see the fans smiling brightly from watching my performances from the stage makes me more than happy. It makes me think that I'd like to be there forever.

Riku: I understand...! We can see everyone's smiles unexpectedly well from the stage, right.

Tenn: It's curious that we can see the faces in the audience clearly, even though the light is so dazzling where we're standing. For that reason, to all of you reading this, don't cause any trouble during concerts.

Riku: Please don't appeal to the fans with an idol’s smile so suddenly! I was startled!

Tenn: Did your heart beat faster?

Riku: It did!! To everyone who got live tickets, Kujo-san is telling you this, so you shouldn't cause any trouble~! Ah, though, I'd be happy if you could refrain from causing trouble at IDOLiSH7's lives too!

Tenn: They wouldn't be able to cause trouble.

Riku: Ehehe. Even though seeing you in real life is amazing, I always watch TRIGGER's live DVDs at the dorms with Sogo-san and Mitsuki, and we get so excited that we can't act careless even if it's a DVD!

Tenn: I'd like to hear which parts made them excited, from Osaka Sogo-san and Izumi Mitsuki-san.

Riku: Sogo-san and Mitsuki's hearts will be throbbing if you ask them that question!!

Tenn: Izumi Mitsuki-san is the only one that you call without honorifics, isn't he.

Riku: Ah, that's because the first time that I met Mitsuki, I thought he was younger than me, and that impression stayed... So I kept talking to him casually like that! When I told him that, he got mad at me and said "I'm older than you!" though.

Tenn: Is that so. Izumi Mitsuki has both a sweet side, and a manly side to him, doesn't he.

Riku: He does! When he's with us, Mitsuki always...... I mean, sorry! Even though it's Kujo-san's interview, I'm talking non-stop...

Tenn: Not at all. It's fun.

Riku: But if I start talking about it, it'll get long, so let's talk later in the dressing room!

Tenn: Yes. Shall we do that.

Riku: Yeah!! ...Well then at last, Kujo-san, please deliver a message for the fans!

Tenn: Yes. Everyone, are you enjoying my photobook? For this project, I've looked back at a lot of old pictures, and I was able to feel once again how many experiences I've been able to have. That is thanks to all of you always supporting us. Thank you so much. Each of my memories with you is one of my treasures. I hope that from now on and forever, I can keep enchanting you by being your best Kujo Tenn, no matter what.

#idolish7 #trigger #kujo tenn #birthday photobook #scanlation

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bloo-the-dragon · 7 years ago

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MommaCQ Fanfic - Geno and Sparks

Sooo... i got another little idea?

I always liked the idea that a grown up Geno would be great with kids (and no doubt strongly inspired by his uncle Asy) and so i decided to write a situation where he becomes a sitter! :3

I wrote two new characters for this story since i wasn’t sure who else to use for it ehehe. ^^

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EDIT: Seeing how Sparks has developed alot since i first wrote this, and i have since rearranged things so its my sona who’s his guardian, i decided to come back and update this story! Its still pretty much the same, just with some changes made here and there. Hope you enjoy! ^^

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MommaCQ and kid!Geno belongs to @alainaprana ~

Asy belongs to @furgemancs ~

Sparks and Bloo(persona) belong to me. ~

Geno wasn't sure if he was ready for this...

He and Asy were currently standing outside of a house. The guardian of the child had been looking for a sitter to care for her sickly child as she was struggling to keep up on work to help pay for bills and caring for the kid at the same time, and she was in need of a sitter to watch over him while she worked. For Geno it had been the perfect opportunity.

Taking on the role of a babysitter and caring for children had been something he'd wanted to do for many years now. His uncle Asy who had been very supportive over his decision ever since he told him it was something he wanted to do all those years ago.

Geno smiled fondly as he recalled the memory.

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"Uncle Asy?"

Asy who had been reading a bed time story for Geno looked up at the small red scarfed child.

"Yes Geno?"

Geno who had been looking at him turned his head to the side slightly with a slightly unsure look on his face. Before Asy could ask what was wrong, Geno spoke up.

"Why did you choose to become a sitter?"

Asy blinked at the question. It took a moment for him to respond as he opened his mouth once, closed it then opened it again.

"I.. well uhh.. my sister Furg was the one who had encouraged me to do it. It was something we both felt would be a good job role for me. Why do you ask?"

"I want to be a sitter!"

That caught Asy off guard and his eyes widened in surprise. After a second of silence Asy found his voice.

"...you want to be a sitter?"

Geno smiled and nodded, "Yeah! I want to be just like you when... hrmm.. if.. if i..."

Geno trailed off and looked to the side. An uncomfortable silence fell upon the two. Asy knew all too well what was on the child’s mind, so he was quick to speak up break the silence.

"Well I think that’s a great idea!"

Geno looked up at him with a surprised look.

"Huh? Y-you really think so?"

"Of course! You care for your brothers so well already, I think you'd be very well suited for the job when your all grown up" Asy told him with an encouraging grin.

"But.. But I... I don't... know if-"

"Geno listen to me" Asy said cutting Geno off, but kept his voice light but stern.

"You have been showing amazing improvements over the last few months. The time between your bad days has been getting less and less, even if it is only by a little at a time! But the main thing is, it’s getting better. As you get older you will get stronger and it will become much easier to live with. You'll be just fine Geno, trust me"

Geno didn't immediately respond, and kept his head tucked down in his scarf. Asy became worried he may have upset the child, but Geno suddenly quickly swiped an arm across his face and looked up with a big happy smile on his face.

"Ok! The I’ve decided I’m going to be a sitter when I grow up!"

"Hahaha that’s the spirit!" Asy laughed and rubbed the child’s head.

Geno giggled happily before shifting out from the covers to give Asy a hug.

"Uncle Asy?"

"Yeah Geno?"

"Thankyou"

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It still felt like only yesterday.

Geno had come a long way since then, and true to Asy's word, had gotten alot better over the years. He still had his bad days, and while most of the time they were nowhere near as bad as they had used to be sometimes he did have to be confined to bed for a day or two. But he was much healthier and stronger than he used to be, and he was determined to start his dream job.

Though starting it was proving to be trickier than he thought as he stood there nervously in front of the house with Asy standing by his side. He had come along with Geno after seeing how nervous he was to start the job to help out if need be and to act as support. Though at first Geno wanted to do this by himself, he was now very grateful for his uncle to accompany him for his first go on the job.

"You ok Geno?"

Geno jumped slightly as he was snapped out of his thoughts by Asy's voice and looked up at him.

Even fully grown, Asy was still taller than Geno by a few inches.

"I uhh.. y-yeah I’m ok! Just.. nervous" Geno replied a little shakily, and fidgeted with his scarf slightly.

Asy chuckled and patted Genos back encouragingly, "Don't worry you'll do fine! I was nervous myself the first time I came to your mother’s house. It’s only natural. Just stay positive you got this!"

Geno smiled warmly at his uncle’s encouragement.

Yes.

He's got this.

Geno took a deep breath and let it out again, and suddenly filled with courage and excitement knocked on the door.

His nerves hit him back nearly full force as the door opened and the guardian appeared. Geno couldn’t help but be taken aback slightly by her appearance. She was… skeleton. That much was clear. She was wearing a plain blue hoodie, black shorts with light green stripes and a dark green white patterned bandana around her neck. There were black stripe markings on her face and her eyes were a bright green, but she also had what appeared to be fox like ears from the top of her head that was also covered in short black and orange hair.

Geno couldn’t tell if they were props or not, but by the way they twitched and moved slightly he guessed it to be the latter.

Not wanting to stare, Geno shook his head slightly and gave a friendly smile.

"H-Hi there! I'm Geno and I’m here for the-"

"Oh my your here! Yes of course, you’re the new sitter right?" The skeleton before him suddenly interrupted

"Ah uhh.. yes, I am... Sparks, if I’m correct?"

The skeleton nodded "yes yes, that’s his name! Oh where are my manners, please do come in! Sorry its been a bit of a stressful morning my heads all over the place. Anyways, my name is Bloo, nice to meet you Geno!"

"Thankyou" Geno replied, but hesitated slightly.

"I'll see you later Geno. And remember, you got this!" Asy told him, and gave Geno a gentle push which helped him to regain control of his feet as he entered the house. He looked behind him as Asy gave him a thumbs up and an encouraging smile before the door closed.

"Would you like anything to drink Geno?" Bloo asked as they headed into the kitchen. Geno couldn’t help but notice the rather large furry orange and black tail, though he made no comment on it, “I have some mango juice in the fridge. Or would you prefer some water?”

"Oh umm.. yes please. Just water will be fine" Geno replied, looking around and taking in the surroundings.

"Sparks is up in his room at the moment, still sleeping. Poor thing had a bit of a rough day yesterday" Bloo told him as she handed Geno his water. "I really appreciate you coming over to look out for him. I would do it myself if I could, but it’s gotten pretty tough to do two big things at once" she sighed as she leaned on the counter.

Geno frowned slightly. "If I may ask... what kind of condition was it he suffers from exactly? You mentioned something about having a weak soul over the phone" Geno asked.

Bloo nodded. "Yes... he was born with a terribly weak soul. He came too early you see, and it didn't get the chance to fully develop. He has magic, but he can't use it. He can barely even move around some days, poor child..."

She sighed. “As you know I’m not his biological mo- parent… though I’ve been looking after him ever since he was a new born. I’ll spare you the details on how I found him, but he was in a terrible condition poor thing… the doctors didn’t think he wouldn’t make it”

Bloo’s hands clenched the edge of the counter she was leaning on, “The original parents were never found. A shame, considering what they did to him” she growled.

“Wow that… I’m so sorry to hear that” Geno said genuinely concerned. It seemed their situation was a lot worse than he had originally thought. "So... it’s just the two of you then?"

"Yeah, it’s just us. I had plenty of savings left over from when I had studied before, so I was able to stay home and care for him and pay for hospital bills and what not. But it’s almost all gone now and so I must start working more in order to be able to keep paying for his care. It was a tough decision, and I hate having to leave him all alone. But I hope you would be up for caring for him while I’m working?" Bloo looked up at Geno.

"Oh of course! I'd be happy to-

"Maa?"

Geno was cut off by a small voice. Both adults looked over to the doorway where a tiny skeleton child was standing in their pjamma's, a blanket in one hand and rubbing their eye sockets sleepily with the other.

"Oh Sparks sweetheart, you shouldn't be out of bed!" Bloo said worriedly as she approached the child.

"Mmmmm sorry ma. I -"

The child stopped midsentence once they saw Geno and stared up at him. Geno stared down at the child in surprise.

He's so tiny!

Is this how Uncle Asy saw Geno when he was just a kid?

Shaking himself from his thoughts, Geno smiled and gave Sparks a little wave.

"Heya kid! I'm Geno, nice to meet you!"

Sparks continued to stare up at him with his large dark blue eyes and tiled his head curiously. He also had small light blue freckles on his face around the bridge of his nose hole, and two orange markings around his eye sockets. He also had a small bony tail with three spikes at the end resting on the floor behind him.

"...Geeee... no?"

"Yes sweets, this is Geno the new sitter. He'll be taking care of you while I’m working" Bloo told the child gently.

Sparks looked at his guardian for a moment before looking back up at Geno. A small shy smile formed on his face as he waved at Geno.

“Hello mr sitter Geno!”

Geno felt his heart melt.

Bloo grinned and giggled a little at the sight. Before she could say any more a phone in the other room began to ring.

"Oh goodness! Sorry Geno, would you be ok to stay here for a moment while i go answer that? Ok thanks won't be long!"

Bloo hurried out of the kitchen before Geno could even reply, leaving him and Sparks alone. Geno looked down at him. Sparks was still standing there staring up at him. After a moments silence, Sparks shuffled his feet. He seemed a little unsure on what to do, and his eyes began to wander. Geno approached him slowly and kneeled down in front of the child.

"Hey Sparks, you doin ok?" Geno asked gently.

Sparks looked up at Geno, a little surprised the adult was talking to him. However, he smiled back at Geno.

"H-hello mr Geno! Mmm-ok. Lil Sleepy though" Sparks yawned.

"Hehe so I see! And just call me Geno. You sure you don't want to head back to bed though?" Geno responded with a small worried smile once he noticed the child was swaying slightly on his feet. Sparks eyes seemed to brighten a little more at Geno's first comment, but dulled slightly at his question, and his expression fell. Geno suddenly became nervous he may have said the wrong thing.

Dangit what was he thinking?

“Nah. Beds boring. Sleeping’s boring. I don’t like it” Sparks blew a small raspberry and pouted.

Geno was a little taken aback at first, but then couldn’t help but chuckle a little though at the pouty look on Sparks face. He was relieved the child wasn’t upset, and his reaction seemed to perk the child up though.

"I have a blanket" Sparks said suddenly, and held out a small light blue blanket with lightning bolt patterns along the edge.

Geno blinked. He hadn't quite expected that sudden change in conversation. Nonetheless he took the blanket from the child’s out stretched hands.

"Oh wow, what a cool blanket you have!" Geno responded with a smile and looked at the blanket in his hands.

Sparks giggled softly. "he's called bluebell"

"Well, its lovely to meet you bluebell. How are you today?" Geno said, and took a small corner of the blanket and shook it as if he were shaking a hand. Sparks giggled even more.

"Bluebell can't talk silly! He's just a blanket!"

Geno went still a moment before blushing slightly with an embarrassed grin.

"Ahaha well you got me there!" he laughed as he gave the blanket back to Sparks who hugged it close.

"Hehehe your funny Geno" Sparks giggled some more.

It warmed Geno's heart to hear the child laughing and looking so happy. He had been so worried they wouldn't have liked him, but he seemed to be quite comfortable in his presence. Bloo came back in after her phone call, and said she had to head out. She asked if Geno would be happy to care for Sparks while she was away to which he happily complied. Sparks certainly seemed quite excited and was eager to show Geno his room and toys. He seemed to have grown quite fond of Geno pretty quickly, and any doubts Geno had before about being a sitter began to slip away.

Perhaps this wasn't such a bad idea after all.

#Bloo's Writing #mommacq #mommacq fanfic #Adult!Geno #Uncle Asy #Sparks #Aura #myocs #idk if i'll continue this story or not #but if people are interested and if i get any new ideas i'll be happy to share them ^^

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falcon6 · 8 years ago

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Turnabout Design: Shaping Up a Detective and a Child

Hello, and welcome back to Turnabout Design, a novice’s look at character design using the Ace Attorney series as a base. I am waiting about as long as you are for Gumshoe to pop up in Ace Attorney 7 or whatever, I’ll even take Dai Gyakuten Saiban where it’s revealed he’s a time-traveler, just. Anything......and let us begin. This time, I will NOT spoil much in terms of plotlines for cases or anything involving the two characters I talk about.

So previously, I jumped ahead into Justice for All and Franziska von Karma. While doing so, I failed to bring up a pretty big character from the first game. One of my favorites, in fact. The scruffy detective himself, Detective Dick Gumshoe.

It was at that time I was considering what I could discuss for each post that would be relevant to the actual subject at hand, instead of using half of the post to describe how much I love the design and character like some sort of fanboy. If you read my posts, you probably noticed how I did with that.

Eheh.

So I kind of put the detective off, much like he puts off a good meal of noodles in his cardboard home.

Still, I thought up a pretty decent subject matter to discuss, and I thought “Why not combine two characters into one post to get the point across?” So I had another character come along. The lovable semi-assistant to Wright and spirit medium prodigy, Pearl Fey.

Two fairly different characters, aside from a specific trait I’ll talk about later. However, they provide a fairly important example of character design that I can discuss at length. I knew I liked these characters for a reason!

Shapes

From our earliest development as human beings, we have been a shape. When we walk into our work or school location, we are surrounded by other people of various shapes, all carrying their own shapes. We eat shapes, drive shapes, walk on shapes, stare at shapes, yearn to ask shapes out but can’t gather the shape of courage...you’re reading this on a shape right now. Shapes are very crucial to both design and art in general.

Artists use shapes to construct the form of a piece. They look at forms and try to break them down into simple, geometric shapes so they can be easier to digest. It’s why you see a lot of artists start with very basic shapes for “blueprints”. It is a lot easier to piece together a drawing in form than it is to try and create the entire picture at once.

Character design, however, seeks to push those elements further. The shapes you use to form a character may very well define the character as well.

Let’s take Detective Gumshoe.

Specifically, let’s look at how you can simplify his shape as a square.

Shapes, like colors as I mentioned before, can detail a lot about a character’s personality and can be dependent on the artist’s own point of view. Those can usually coincide with the viewer, but not always. As this series has always been opinion-based, I’ll discuss my thoughts on what I think square means.

A square, much like a rock, is dependable. It’s sturdy and a bit intimidating. A square implies weight. When a character is big and muscular, a round shape doesn’t really cut it for describing them. They almost seem like a wall.

For Gumshoe, we know he is reliable to a fault. He is steadfast in wanting to do the right thing and very rarely goes against the lead prosecutor of the case unless he truly believes that they are incorrect in their judgements. He’s an ally to Phoenix and Maya, but is still a loyal friend and confidant to Edgeworth. The working relationship with Edgeworth and Gumshoe is stable, regardless of how many pay cuts the poor detective gains. Even in times of great turmoil and potential harm to his person, he gives his all to try and secure the day, even if he outright fails doing it. He can do it when it counts, pal!

In contrast, let’s take a look at Pearl. Pearl, like most younger “cute” characters in anime, can usually be exemplified as a circle.

A circle, or oval or sphere, is usually described as a ball. A ball is bouncy, playful. A bit endearing. The lack of edges makes the shape feel more safe. Most of the characters people think of when “famous cartoon character” comes to mind are usually given that spherical shape as a base. One of the most famous examples, Mickey Mouse, is just three circles when simplified. It’s a safe bet, then, that circles are going to be very popular when it comes to character design.

With Pearl, we know she’s adorable. Her first appearance is as an innocent bystander and later on becomes a staple of the first trilogy for Phoenix and Maya to work with. Her design is endearing, making her a fan-favorite. She’s a warm presence in Phoenix’s life which strives to help him succeed in his job, either to help Maya in some way or trying to force the two to fall in love together. She’s a precious flower that keeps getting involved with murder somehow, so basically Phoenix and Maya are terrible guardians.

Can’t believe he has a kid...

Angular Tangent

Now, those aren’t the only shapes of course. The two I emphasized are simply the ones that made sense for Gumshoe and Pearl.

Another common shape that people like to use for design is a triangle. The angular lines usually imply a deviousness. Cunning. Threatening. Determination. They are also the more energetic of the shapes, usually because they imply direction and movement. Dynamic. These tend to pop up most in villainous characters, who are usually given more pointy features.

Downward triangles are pretty common for devious characters.

A triangle doesn’t have to be shown in a sinister character only. It can be a good indicator on more fun, light-hearted characters, like Athena.

Triangles imply energy. Athena is a bundle of it.

So while triangles indicate caution, they also imply energy and optimism. Consider how a star, which is usually a symbol of hope, is a bunch of triangles.

And also consider how a star can also be used in a demonic summoning, and you understand that shapes are as varied as everyone else.

Innocence

So let’s talk about the characters real fast, since there’s one thing that defines them both that I think is a pretty good concept: an endearing childlike personality.

Gumshoe is not a child. He’s a bumbler and sometimes pretty stupid, but he’s as adult as all the others. He’ll focus his efforts on trying to help solve the case in whatever manner it takes. He’s a loyal companion to Edgeworth for years, and Edgeworth is not keeping him on because of his ineptitude. It’s because he knows, no matter where things may lead, Gumshoe will have his back. That’s the kind of working relationship you respect, and Edgeworth more than likely understands that positive influence in his life.

Gumshoe’s got a childlike loyalty for whomever he’s allgned with at that point, be it Edgeworth, Phoenix, or even Franny. It’s a sort of endearing trait that keeps him close to most fans’ hearts. It shows very well in how he’s able to get along with child characters like Pearl and Kay Faraday.

Pearl, of course, is an actual child, but her presence as a child helps ground Phoenix. Murder after murder makes the life of a defense attorney pretty grim, but Maya and Pearl are sort of like lights in his life that helps him keep moving forward. When Maya is in danger, Pearl is always able to put her feelings of the moment aside to help Phoenix in any way she can, be it as an assistant or by trying to summon Mia Fey to help them.

They promote ways to better their charges in any way they can, and that has helped them both in various ways that only the audience can really notice.

Conclusion

So what did I learn from making this post?

Shapes can be seen as different from a lot of people’s perspectives. Shapes are going to be key in differentiating a character.

I kind of went over this in my Phoenix post, but the shape of a character is actually a lot more than just its silhouette. It’s the actual feel of the character. The silhouette is good for making the design unique, but their character only begins once you assemble the design that was hiding beneath it. You can make a very unique blob of a character that you want to be scary, but if it’s just implied roundness, then it’ll look cuter than scarier. Meanwhile, 50 sharp angles on a baby’s face is going to make me very afraid to hold that baby.

Shapes are going to be a key to designing characters for me, especially as a graphic designer. Shapes are everywhere and can imply anything.

It’s just all about how you use those shapes.

Thank you for reading. This was a bit short considering how long it took for this post. I may end up making something faster for next time, but I’m not sure yet. It really depends on if the mood works.

Whenever I do, it’ll probably be a bit of a gushing-about-character post. Until then, it’s just a Distant Trace...

#Turnabout Design #Ace Attorney #Dick Gumshoe #Pearl Fey #Blog

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cj-and-cjs-ocs · 7 years ago

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Ookkay. This is really tricky for me bc I have to go through all the questions multiple times and think WHO I want to ask this and that question bc I don't want to ask the same question from everybody `XD But ye, let's see... Okay, let's start with Roger: A:1, 4, 5; F:1; H:2; J:1, 3, 5; K:1; P:1, 2; R1; S:2, 4, 5; T:1; X:1; Y:5! (more coming, take your time and sorry if there's too much asks! `xD )

Ha yeah its a big one this time, lots of questions for sure! I’ll try and get through in a reasonable time eheh...

1. what are your oc’s natural abilities, thingsthey’ve been doing since young?

Roger has always enjoyed bike rides,ever since he was little he’s peddled around on some sort of wheeledmachine. He choses to bike over drivingif he can and every weekend he goes to the local park to bike around thepaths. This isn’t really a naturalability, but he’s been doing it for so long I’d say it practically is. Heheh.

4. what things are they bad at?

Physically, he’s pretty ok, but Rogeris really bad at judging his decisions. Hecan’t always see the consequences, and evaluate the gravity of the situation. This is a problem for him and he always hasto really think hard before he does something, except he forgets to do that too…

5. what is their most impressivetalent?

I don’t know if I’d call this atalent, but Roger is really good with handling people and working underpressure or stress. This helps make upfor the sticky situations he gets himself into, as he can often get out of themwith this. Sure he’ll get scared, but hemanages to keep a cool head and take control of what is going on.

1. what do they do for fun?

Like I mentioned before, Roger lovesto bike around in the park, but he also enjoys watching movies. He and Petteri will have a movie night everyFriday, and they go to the movie theater at least three times a month if notmore. Roger really likes movies becausethey help him forget life for a while and the stories are always so interestingand often more complex than real life. (depends on the movie though)

2. what is their ideal party?

Pretty much any sort of party withgood music and food lol. And there alsomust be fun people there!

1. what makes them happy?

Being around friends and family, agood meal, biking in the park, a great story, and seeing Petteri happy always reassuresRoger that everything is going alright.

3.are there any songs that bring themjoy?

Roger really enjoys listening toanything by the Beatles, “with a little help from my friends” always gets himin a good mood, and it’s such a peppy song.

5.what brings them the most joy in the world?

Doing fun stuff with his best friendPetteri!! Roger always loves hanging outwith his bud no matter what they’re doing.

1. have they ever thought about suicide?

Only a couple oftimes. After the incident at the oldhospital Roger was scared often and would have reoccurring nightmares aboutwhat happened there. It overwhelmed himand he did think about ending it all, but he managed to hold up and go totherapy to get help. He may have evenattempted it if he hadn’t thought about those he would leave behind.

1. what is their best personality trait?

His courage. Roger will go through a lot if it’s worth it.

2. what is their worst personality trait?

Roger is oftenignorant of what’s going on around him and with other people, he can’t alwayssee things from a different angle and jumps to conclusions. He knows this about himself, but oftenforgets. He is good at handling peopleonce he gets his head in the game though.

1. do they follow rules?

Nope. Unless somethingimportant is at stake (like his job or life), then he does.

1. would they give money to someone on the streets?

I mean, if he has some spare changefor sure, but usually he’s too busy trying to get to work and home on time. Like I said too, Roger is often ignorant ofother people around him.

4.hasanything happened to them on the streets?

Roger has gotten into fights withbullies after school, but nothing too serious. He’s pretty good with knowing the bad neighborhoods and not gettingmugged & stuff.

5.are they cautious when out?

Afterthe hospital incident? Well, a whole lot more than he was before, now Roger isalways extra cautious around old buildings.

1. are they honest?

In general Roger is pretty honest, hetries not to lie unless he feels he has to protect himself or another. He does this a lot when asked about thehospital incident, he could never tell people the truth.

1. what is their favorite genre of music?

Rock andRoll all the way! He rarely listens toanything else.

5. what’s yourfavorite thing about them?

Overall I really like his characterdesign and personality, but I think what I like the most about Roger is how hedeals with things, like “oh ok there’s this kid in a hospital, I’ll help himout and not run away.” In a way, I’vegiven him some traits that I wish I had.

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favorite-character-fics · 8 years ago

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A Grand Prize

Not based on a prompt, sorry ^^; But I thought it was cute enough to share.

The F/C I had in mind while writing is a low-level superhero, so the “accomplishment” Y/N is trying to reward was F/C helping to save the city, but I tried to write it vaguely enough that readers can substitute in other stuff that might apply better to their F/C…like, F/C did good at a sport or at work, or achieved some personal goal, or something. Just explaining the context in case the vagueness makes it confusing in-story, eheh.

written by Anonymous

“Wanna make out?”

You immediately slapped your hand over your mouth, as if that would force the words back in.

F/C dropped their fork.

It was already weird enough of you to bring takeout to F/C’s place, especially because you’d been too embarrassed to call ahead and hadn’t considered how much more embarrassing it’d be to just knock on their door and hand them a bag of food. (For crying out loud, they might not have even been home��) On top of that, although you shared a circle of mutual friends, you and F/C rarely interacted. When they, surprised and smiling, had responded to your gift and congratulations by inviting you in to eat with them, that was the first time the two of you had ever been alone together.

It had been easy enough to keep the focus of the conversation on F/C’s recent accomplishment. All you had to do was keep asking questions and offering praise, and whenever they thanked you for the food (they never even questioned it, they were so grateful, oh gosh), despite your stutter and blush you could always just rebound it back into admiration for what they’d done.

So why. The hell. Had your mouth gone on autopilot??

“…Huh?” F/C asked, after clearing their throat.

“I—uh—h-h-how about this takeout?" You made a big show of shoveling more food into your mouth…or, you would’ve, if your plate hadn’t already been empty.

F/C seemed more befuddled than anything. "No…didn’t you say ’make ou—”

“Do you wanna?”

You slapped your hand over your mouth again.

F/C only gaped, face starting to heat up a little, though yours was already a third-degree burn. It was probably their fault for being so cute.

“Do I wanna make out,” they repeated slowly.

“I—um—OH!" You started waving your hands frantically. "That is—I mean—as—um—…congratulations?”

“…Huh?”

“Cus. Um. I mean—you did such a good job—like, not as a-anything in particular, the, um, k-kissing I mean—just—that is—you did a really good job, so you deserve to…um…to f-f-feel…good…”

…Your hands fell limp to your sides. But it wasn’t long before they snapped back up so you could bury your face in them.

“I’m sorry,” you whimpered.

“…You’d…do that for me…?”

How was F/C so cute?

Despite wanting to crawl under a rock and compost, your gaze was drawn back to them. There was no accusation, disgust, joke, or even salaciousness in their tone or face. They were embarrassed, sure, but genuinely touched.

No one had ever looked at you like that before.

The next thing you knew you were standing up from the table, and F/C was standing before you, their hand wavering hesitantly over your cheek. Your skin tingled where they weren’t quite touching it. You couldn’t bear to break eye contact. You were hardly breathing.

“Are you sure it’s okay?” asked F/C, forehead crinkling with concern.

You swallowed, and nodded.

Slowly, so slowly, their fingertips touched your cheek, gently following with their palm. They just held it, staring into your eyes, barely an inch away, blushing harder with every passing second.

It soon became obvious that they were waiting for you to move.

With courage you’d never known you had, you leaned forward—though this took you away from their palm—placed a steadying hand on their shoulder, and pressed your lips to their cheek.

You held it there for a moment, while your brain tried to figure out if you were still alive or had died from the exertion. Then you pulled back, just a little, so you could kiss again.

“Oh,” exhaled F/C. It was a happy noise, and they gently wrapped their arms around you in a loose hug.

It was slow going, but somehow that made it unbearably sensual, as you worked your way from their cheek into more dangerous territory. All the while F/C’s embrace drew you in. At last, though their grip was still light and loose, your body was right up against theirs.

And you kissed their mouth.

The barest pressure of their lips pushing back against yours made you dizzy. Were they politely trying to match your level of pressure, or were they just as nervous as you were? You had to make the second kiss a little firmer to find out, open up to engulf just a little more of their mouth. They responded with gentle sighs, letting you take the lead, kissing back (and squeezing the hug) just enough to prove they were interested but perfectly content to melt beneath you. Every time you broke a kiss, you dragged out their lips a little in your wake, and just that little bit of extra taste made you hungry for more.

Your hands left F/C’s shoulders to slide strokingly up their neck, then held their head in place while you captured them in your most deliberate kiss yet. F/C responded with a soft moan. When it ended you had to gasp for air, since your lack of breathing was catching up with you, but F/C immediately pressed you with a new kiss. Just on your upper lip, so you still had freedom to pant, but your breathing only got more labored as they kept repeating the gesture. Their embrace was tighter now, hands gropingly readjusting their grip to keep you held flush against them, and it would’ve been rude not to wrap your arms around them with the same intensity.

Thus entangled, your lips met again, and someone got the bright idea to make a formal introduction of your tongues. From then on it was a bit of a whirlwind, all soft and wet within your mouth while your hands roamed desperately across each other and everything else rubbed tantalizingly together. You were drunk on the taste of them, couldn’t get enough of their texture, and if you weren’t mistaken F/C was feeling the sa—

“HEY, F/C, YOU HOME?”

You broke apart with a sound like a wet suction cup.

2F/C barged right in, holding a bag of takeout from the exact same place you’d just patronized. The words of congratulations died out to a mumble as they caught sight of…well…you and F/C had already leapt apart, but between the beet-red faces and heavy breathing and probably a whole host of other symptoms that wouldn’t occur to you until later, there was clearly cause for surprise.

And you’d thought you’d already gotten past the most embarrassing part…

#favorite character #fanfic #fanfiction #romantic #gender neutral fc #gender neutral reader #submission

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fuckyeahgakuenheaven · 6 years ago

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2014 GH2 Halloween story!

For Halloween 2014, a long story was posted with Yuki and all the boys, and all their Twitter headers and icons were temporarily replaced with special Halloween versions! They reverted back almost right away after Halloween, but I've saved them all so they're not gone forever. :D

#gakuen heaven #gakuen heaven 2 #gh2 translation #halloween #happy halloween

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