#I LOVE T CELLS!!!!

[foolishfoolsgold]

MISC KILLER T STUFF FROM THE SPEC EVO AU

-they form super strong bonds with heir squadrons of about 6 to 10 cells, pretty much considering them found family, a lot like the MudWings in WoF. They always try to eat together, sleep together (not like in the same bed, but pretty much in a room full of bunk beds. But the squad leader gets their own room because power), sometimes patrol together, and squad leaders always try to know where everyone is and how they’re doing, and to have them all back to their home lymph node most days to catch up and relax. Basically their relationship is very familial in nature and they view each other as siblings- that means dating within your own squadron isn’t allowed.

-The reason KTs take a long time to show up to an infection is because the squad leaders will call everyone and say “GET OVER HERE!!!” And all the Ts from that squadron will go “OH SHIT” and hop on the interstate from wherever they were to go fight together bc that’s what they were raised to do. Meanwhile all the others who were just There are already going at it.

-KTs actually have a lot more marking color variation than other types of cells- while some are limited to only a sliver of the color wheel, KTs can have patterns that are black, brown, lighter tan, or even dark navy blue

-They have skinny tails with a pair of retractable perforin stingers on the end, but in a pinch, they can fling the stingers like darts to strike faraway targets. Because the entire protein comes out when this happens, it takes a few hours to grow a new one.

-Most KTs carry knives, but they like to use their natural weapons more. An example of this is their arms, full of fast-retracting filaments that can deliver forceful punches that rely on spontaneity, like a frogfish strike. In only a few milliseconds, they can pop the enemy’s membrane from the shock of the impact alone.

-KTs follow the Lymphocyte Code (or at least this version of it), and its a big source of anxiety for Ts who don’t vibe with the whole “no friends” thing! Fun fun! It reads as follows:

As a lymphocyte, my duties are dangerous and pressing. Within my stingers, I wield the extract of destruction, and I understand that if I fail to use my powers for good, I will no longer be welcome on our inviolable grounds. I promise to uphold the following principles with every lipid of my membrane, and to use them to guide myself and others as I carry out my obligations.

1. I will trust no one beyond my circles. We are immune cells, and we should always be on the lookout for the enemy. The burden of trust, be it time, words of wisdom, or sacrificial acts, cannot be wasted on those below us- it must be retained for battle, loyalty to my sector, and cells in immediate danger.

2. I will listen to my commanders. Squad leaders, Helper T cells, and Regulatory T cells hold virtue over me, and I am not to debate the orders I am given.

3. I will not be held back by fear. I understand that, regardless of emotion, I have an obligation to carry out my duties in the face of crisis, cataclysm, and anarchy.

4. I will understand my fortune. I was selected from a competitive pool of trainees because I showed superior grit, skill, determination, and dedication. I will carry this with me as I fight for our safety and the liberty of our citizens.

5. I will protect this Body at all costs. By using the above principles, I will channel my training, pride, and loyalty into a powerful force that cannot be rivaled. When the fate of our world falls into my hands, I promise to show unrelenting persistence until my final breath.

[luck-of-the-drawings]

EDYN TIDESTRIDER, CHALLENGER OF THE UNDERSEA, RIVAL OF THE DEEP. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOUR BROTHER WAS CHOSEN TO BE A WEAPON OF THE GODS? HOW WILL YOU UNDO WHAT THEY HAVE DONE TO HIM?

[rand0m-drp3pp3r-l0v3r]

I love this anime so much-

The killer t cells are so funny too, but we gotta love the random moments out of context

[k1tty-b0t77]

For all of those without a father, or ones being abused, neglected, etc, I'm so fucking sorry. You don't deserve that. Take care of yourself today. Fuck what he wants today. Today is your day, I've decided. Eat something yummy, take a shower, take a walk, watch something funny or comforting. You deserve it for putting up with that shit. I love you and happy You Day.

[thestorybotsfanlol]

Random Twitter post #3

[the-diabolic-acid]

[solarpunkani]

Saw your tags on that post about swamp milkweed about having trouble getting it started--you may already know this, but milkweed seeds need light to germinate! They only need a light dusting of soil on top of them (and putting them somewhere with a lot of light helps!); if you can't see the seed through the soil, it's buried a little too deep. They basically want to be laying flat on the surface of the soil rather than poked down into it, with just enough soil on top to help them retain moisture. Yes this does make it kind of annoying to manage moisture because you don't really want them drying out either (sorry 😭) but I hope this helps!! I mention it because this is the most common issue I see with people trying to grow milkweeds from seed. They also want 4 weeks of cold stratification (cool temperatures like in a fridge while also being in contact with moist soil; you can plant your seeds, pop the whole pot in a ziplock/cover it with cling wrap, and just refrigerate it for a few weeks) so don't forget to do that!

You know

it's really funny

because i like to call myself the self-proclaimed milkweed queen of tumblr (at least on my gardening blog but still)

And yet

I

constantly fucking forget about the light thing

IDK if that'll fix all my problems (the soil at my house is pretty sandy so I think that's the problem when it comes to transplanting at least) but regarding getting those little shits to germinate??? that might be the ticket

(one of the other problems I face sometimes is the seeds deciding to mold when they're in the fridge cold stratifying, i lost a good chunk of seeds to that last year but i don't see any signs of it happening yet this year so fingers crossed everyone)

[sandzephyr]

[a-dash-in-the-middle]

T cells are just like highschoolers choosing their path after talking with their older friends🥹

[heckthis-heckallofthis]

Y'all CANNOT just ship the main!wbcs where is my Friends!ships where are they

[incorrect-immunology-facts]

ILCs are such annoying Mary Sues. Oh sure, you can do all the same things as the elite helper T cells immediately, without any sort of special training? How ridiculous and insulting to the T cells who work their asses off to pass positive and negative selection in the thymus and still have to go through so much just to become activated, and these little shits are just out there making T helper cytokines with their super special innate powers. Ugh, who is responsible for the character development on this show?

[revvywevvy]

Do Chip and Misty have to play a game of who gets to cuddle Euca at nap time

Or does our two Favorite touch-stare Himbo and Bimbo get to just past her around like a feel good blunt

heehee whether it's naptime or bedtime it's all sharesies! if it's not a cuddle pile then sleep's gonna either be difficult or very lonely at the least x_x

I feel like they'd most likely sleep like this :> Chip gets middle since he's a big fella and Chelly and Misty can uh. rotate sides idk.

[wakinguponsaturday]

first pub night at the doctoral program has people asking what your favourite immune cell is and you will be bullied for answering incorrectly

[convxction]

ooc. every time i am reminded that chrom is romance dumb hurts. but it is fun to exploit lmao. feel free to let me know if you want exhuraing pain of not knowing if my dumb blue man likes your muse or not through many ‘oopsie’ situations. i love that moment when chrom ‘oh. i ... dont like them like...like...i ....like them more than just liking ... oh... l-love??????????????????????? b-but????????????????????????????????? maybe im mistaken???? i like them!!! but????????? oh god...i do love them ....aaaaa!! ....i love them uwu’

[penisliker-moved]

started replaying tp (NOT TOILET PAPER!!!!!) with my sibling yayyy yayyyy skipping around

[themmatennant]

feeling much better now and i gotta say, my immune system IS that bitch