#I’m so normal about Fable

[fable-finder]

I’ve been enjoying fall out a lot recently so I’m playing fallout three … which is obviously a Fable 2 reference because it was released in the same week as Fable 2

[knightcharlotte]

Rae shooting a spectral arrow, because I like lights and I like cathedral of war Rae 😌

[xxnugg3tqu33nxx]

“I see portrayals of betrayal and a brother’s final stand.”

Your honour, it’s coded.

[whosthere54]

Icarus really did go from I don’t think I should fly again quixis will just change and shatter my wings to “I should stay in the air. I’m safer up there.”

[qaze]

So I um. May have made a google doc with a breakdown of every song by The Crane Wives and both associated and explained why it matched certain fable smp characters and I cannot decide if I want to post this or not. But it has taken the greater part of 4 hours to make this and I would just like the fact that this document exists to be known by the masses

[hugs4gem]

I’m definitely so normal about ariboo mhm. Most calm most normal ever. *im opening my notes app rn to write about them*

[sunchipss]

“You’re not even his!”

is such a good quote that made me think what if Rae was which sprouted the thought of what would have happened if Isla had stayed

so introducing…

I know his name is different, but that’s about all. Just if Rae had been Fables kid

[hana-bobo-finch]

[spid3r-trans]

wait…..the miles g fic that i scrapped cause it had no direction….could so easily be made into prowlerbyte content

[zetobii]

I’m completely normal about dragon age I swear

[xxnugg3tqu33nxx]

THEM THEM THEM THEM

( @ya-boi-haru its done!)

Kaleidoscope content

Minor panic does occur

Chat Quixis being touch starved and Malitae not having that

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Malitae hummed watching Quixis move around his island. They noticed how the other hovered slightly above the ground. Frowning Malitae moved to stand near them.

“Masterpiece? You alright?”

“I dont want to ruin your art”

“You won't ruin anything masterpiece, you make beautiful art!”

Malitae thought for a second before she weaved a pair of gloves. They silently handed them to Quixis, smiling.

“You sure?”

“Quixis my love when was the last time you touched someone or something?”

Quixis went silent at that. It had been a long time, probably since before their world collapsed. Probably not since the hug they had gotten from [Glitched] before everything went wrong.

“I don't remember…” they mumbled as a response. Malitae moved closer to them but Quixis flinched away. They didn't want to hurt her.

“You won't hurt me masterpiece, it'll be okay,” Malitae soothed gently tugging the gloves onto Quixis’ hands. Quixis realized in that moment how long it had been since they had gotten a hug. Or any sort of affection. Quixis felt the complete exhaustion wash over them as they leaned on Malitae. “See? You're not changing anything love,” Malitae whispered in their ear.

Quixis had forgotten how comforting it was to be held. They had long since forgotten the feeling, the feeling of being loved. But they had Malitae now, they had a wonderful partner. For at least a little longer.. Quixis knew this world would eventually crumble, they all did at one point or another.

They knew not to get attached.

But they had, they'd gotten attached to her, to the wonderful deity who was still reminding them that they hadn't hurt him. Quixis felt themself get picked up and carried somewhere. They were nervous at first but once they realized it was just Malitae they relaxed. They didn't know why the wack wouldn't touch her. But currently they didn't care.

For the first time in a very long time spanning longer than this world, Quixis felt safe.

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Malitae watched from her building, Quixis was supposed to be back soon! They had had to leave to check on Icarus whom she had learned was their tether to this world. There was a flash of color at the edge of his vision. Malitae turned to see one of the blocks in their room quickly changing between various red blocks. Normally Malitae would see a block or two change when Quixis was about to show up but never this many or this quickly.

It seemed like they were warning her….

The reasoning behind was quickly answered as Malitae heard people landing outside. A quick glance outside said it was three people

The one who went by Ven, Creations kid, and Creation himself. Wait, why was Creation here? Malitae grew nervous. Quixis appeared next to them.

“I- I tried to stop them! Mal your in danger! I couldn't- I couldn't stop him!” Quixis rambled, panic filling their voice as they looked up at the taller. Malitae looked down at the smaller and pulled them into a hug.

“It'll be okay Masterpiece, they haven't found me before and they wont this time,” Malitae soothed running his hands through Quixis’ hair. Malitae could hear the intruders walking around looking for him but he couldn't care less. They wouldn't find her not while she had someone to protect.

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Quixis had fallen asleep on Malitae while they waited for the intruders to leave. Malitae smiled and silently played with their hair. Fable had long since left their island and Malitae was relieved. Malitae felt herself drift off to sleep content to spend time with their love.

[ambros1an]

foxian ears — jiaoqiu

summary: Foxian tails are said to be off limits, but no one said anything about ears.

cw: none

Foxian tails are said to be off limits, but no one said anything about ears.

Maybe it was the fabled “pheromones” foxians are said to give off. The ones are said to induce a type of romantic attraction. Or maybe it was the way his ears perked up in attention to the sizzling of the grill.

They twitched if the steam rose too high. They swayed to the side when someone called him, while still focused on preparing the dishes.

What would it be like to touch them?

“Seems that there’s something on your mind. I’m not just a cook, you know,” Jiaoqiu lightly fanned himself, “I’m also a healer.”

“I’m not so sure you can sort this one out,” you look off to the side. How can you just tell a foxian that you want to touch his ears? You feel warm at the thought.

“How can you be so sure?” Despite the lack of eye contact, there’s a mischievous grin attached to that face.

—

It should’ve dawned on you that attempting to hide anything from the adviser of the Merlin’s claw would end in failure.

Normally, his eyes were closed, but now they were locked onto yours. His eyes were a beautiful golden. You would’ve described Jiaoqiu as having a serene presence. One that soothed the mood, with his soft voice and caring disposition. But, now, it was intense.

Your hand must’ve stopped in mid-air because suddenly, Jiaoqiu was guiding them to his perked ears. He seemed…eager?

“Weren’t you so interested in touching them? Take this as a cure for your curiosity.”

The soft fur grazed your knuckles, then your palm. It wasn’t that different than petting a cat or dog, but you kept that to yourself for your own sake. Outstretching your hand, you lightly caress the inner rim of the ear, while lightly scratching the outer ear where it meets the head. Jiaoqiu couldn’t help but reluctantly lean into the touch.

The white inner fur tickled your fingers. It was even softer than the pink fur around it. You could tell it was sensitive. Although, you had barely touched the white fur, Jiaoqiu’s ears twitched.

“How is it?” You inquire.

The man had simply hummed or leaned in as a response in lieu of talking. He didn’t dare express his thoughts. Though the swishing of his own tail betrayed him, unwillingly wagging back and forth.

“Just don’t offer to touch any other foxian’s ears. I’ll be your only cure.”

It seems he’ll have to cure your curiosity for his tail next.

[xxnugg3tqu33nxx]

Thinking really hard about the things Quixis said in lore today- (7th May 2024)

“Every version needs a brother.” thinking hard about that, not coherently enough to put into words. But thoughts are happening there.

“Just let them say goodbye to you.” Quixis didn’t get to say goodbye to their brother, Rael. And they regret it. Maybe Quixis was more like Ic than we think.

What would happen if they don’t say goodbye to Rae? Would they regret it too? Thoughts, many of them.

looks at Sins of Their Sires really hard about that

“They can still make the right choice. They have to. It’s the last thing they can do.” Their last chance to be a good person? Their last chance to change? To save their world? Do they need to repair their soul bond with Rae in order to do that?

“You can’t fix it, not right now.” Maybe Rae can’t fix it? Maybe only Ic can fix it? Can only Icarus fix their soul bond?

“My world is gone.” We knew this, that Quixis’ home world is fallen/gone in some way. But how?

distant Quixis apologist wailing

I love my blorbo so so much chat, I will actively sob about them. What do you mean they couldn’t say goodbye to Rael? I will cry, so so hard. Anyways- just thoughts. I am cooking.

[whosthere54]

… can I yell about my Icarus Morningstar headcannons yet or do I have to wait to project them into a fic

[the-uninformed-zennial]

I have so many thoughts about this, and I have been so verbal about them in the past, but I’ll do so again.

Okay, so personally, I think Rae would know how to play piano. Piano is a classical instrument, has one of the widest range of notes, and is a foundational instrument which most people learn on. So I personally headcanon that Isla taught Rae some basics when he was really little and he continued to practice them as he got older. Also, while you can learn piano by just fucking around with the keys, it is much more common to learn it classically, picking up bits of music theory along the way. I think Rae (being the little nerd we all know he is) would love learning all about music theory and thus the piano would be a natural fit for him to hyperfixate on and inevitably end up teaching himself how to play. (Plus if he knows piano then he could play infinite amethyst on his own).

Also, regarding music taste, I feel like Rae unironically loves classical music. I feel like he’d be the kind of guy to listen to a song that was insanely new in it’s age and be able to appreciate it through the context in which it was made. Though I think over time his taste in music probably expanded along with the people he loves. So now he primarily listens to folk (Caspian), Lo-fi/this really interesting sub-genre of metal that is kinda acoustic (Aax), and just, little bits of everything (Fenris). I feel like music relates back to people for Rae so he listens to songs depending on who he’s missing most on any given day. Lately he’s been listening to Sherbert’s music

As for Theo… being raised as the future ruler, I feel like Theo would’ve been classically trained in some type of instrument, probably something light and small and something he would’ve perceived as “feminine” (not that instruments have gender). So I feel inclined to say flute, though it could also be violin depending on how important a role music should play in the story. Either way, I imagine Theo would’ve hated it because it would’ve felt like it was keeping him from doing the masculine things he wanted to do as a kid. So growing up, I think he likely would’ve hated music, both learning to play it and listening to it.

However, once Theo, Faye, and Nel went on the run, I just imagine the three of them rolling up to a tavern and hearing a little folk singer for the first time. Theo sits down in a corner, trying to keep his head down, but the noise and the energy in the room is magnetic. Despite his inhibitions, he looks up and sees half the room moved by the same beat. Everyone’s clapping their hands, stomping their feet. A few people have even started to get up to dance. There’s something special there, something unifying and strong. This is music unlike he’s ever heard. And despite his better judgement, he starts to feel his own foot tap along to the beat as Faye begs Nel to get up and dance with her. Now whenever he’s asked what kind of music he likes, Theo still responds with the same answer, “I’m not a fan.” But sometimes, with people he really cares about, he’ll add on a “but I don’t mind some folk songs.”

If Theo learned violin as a kid, now might be a time where he starts to retrain himself to use it as a fiddle instead, but personally I like the idea of his old instructors kinda ruining it for him, so I’d probably go with flute.

what instrument do you think Rae would play & what music would he listen to while working?

same questions for Theo as well

(I’m not sure if these are the type of questions you meant but here they are.)

I AM SO BAD AT THESE QUESTIONS!! I never feel like I have a good idea of what a character would listen to. I would love to hear what yall think!

[qaze]

Hi guys. Qaze here to provide you guys with a 5,600 word google document to explain every single crane wives song and how I associate it with characters from the Fable SMP. Pls enjoy, this took me so long 😭