#IT TOOK ME A YEAR AND A HALF TO FINISH THIS AAAAA

[deus-ex-mona]

wdym christmas is next week?????

[anantaru]

yoruuuuuu can you share your thoughts about recent penacony main quest?🥹🫶🏻

I was so emotional during the whole thing if it's fine with you I want to hear your opinion!🥺💕

hey love 💓 aaaaa omg listen 🤼��♀️ LISTEN 🗿👹 i am so confused HAHAHAHAHHA, okay like spoiler warning, i will also tag it but basically:

guys as someone who plays honkai impact 3rd for years I KNOW that hoyo is capable of nuking half the cast BUT 🧍🏻‍♀️ i am so sure it's way too soon for that like listen, i know we seen them die but i think it's just their souls dying or something 🗿🗿🗿 but damn those cutscenes were intense, like genshin in comparision did have some dark cutscenes but damn, i mean honkai impact 3rd has some messed up stuff too but i am used to that there and like honestly, i love the route hsr is taking even though i am scared for the characters now🧍🏻‍♀️ i mean tingyun is dead right? I WAS SO LMAO WHEN I FIRST CAME TO THAT REALISATION🗿

also my loves 👹 my favorite is aventurine i know I AM I AM i am a whore we've already established that but he has my heart like if he dies i will yeet hoyoverse into a volcano🌋bye

but also, acheron is so sussy, and like her "allegedly" being an emanator doesn't mean she is an antagonist right away, i don't think she's one even though she killed duke inferno BUT HE WAS MESSED UP ANYWAYS (also considering herta is an emanator too and she's nice, black swan is one too and she ??? also seems good🗿) BUT YOU GET WHAT I MEAN. but she still is so sus and of course, she's hiding a lot 🧚🏻‍♀️ the cutscene with her against sam was so cool even tho it was short 😔 her being an emanator of finality would be so cool tho because FINALITY like hi3 players will get me on that 🧚🏻‍♀️

to finish this long ask, this quest was such a roller coaster and i am still not over it, there is so much to unpack and i can't wait for more, THEY DID SUCH A GOOD JOB, also considering penacony boasts themselves on "harmony" THERE IS NOTHING HARMONIC EVER SINCE WE GOT HERE 👹 WHAT IS THIS HELP BAHAJAJAJA 💀💀💀 10/10 though i am so glad i took my time to really read into it and understand more of the lore 💓💖

[blazethestarshipranger]

Aaaaa I just finished a little draft of the Heather's michie fic and.....HERE IT IS this will probably not be the full chapter once I fully write it (I wrote half of this in the middle of the night lol)

Richie sighs as he walks the halls of his school in his diary "Dear diary...today is September 1st, 2021...I think I'm a good person, I believe there's good in everyone, but here we are first day of senior year, and...all these kids I've known all my life have become such jerks" he wanders around the halls and spots the three heathers by there locker now their names aren't heather it's just a nickname they gave themselves for some reason. Their actual names are Brooke, Stacy, and Brenda they are the most popular girls in school and Richie would do anything to be like them.

Brooke hums as she puts on some lip gloss "Ugh here comes Miss Mulberry" The three girls fold their arms and turn to face the teacher who's walking towards them, Richie's eyes widenand he starts to write something. MisMulberryry crosses her arms "Now girls what and we doing out in the hall

class has started detention for all three of you!" Brooke looks at her in disgust "My parents pay your salary!" Just say one of the other heathers is about to say something Richie runs over "U-um actually miss Mulberry all four of us are out on hall pass.... yearbook committee..." he hands her the note and reads it "mmh....thank you for letting me know Richie I can always trust you" she walks away.

Richie turns to the heathers and sees that they are staring at him. Brook grabs the note "mm...this is an excellent forgery who are you?" She asks handing the note to the other two girls to have a look. Richie gulps "I-im Richie Lipschitz and u-uhm...I crave a deal?" Brooke clicks her tongue "What kind of deal?" Richie stammers "L-let me sit at your lunch table just once maybe if everyone sees that you guys tolerate me I'll be left alone?" The girls laugh and are about to walk away "W-wait! I can forge just about anything!" The girls stop and turn back to face Richie.

Brook grabs him by the chin and inspects his face "Mmm...you do have good bone structure..." Stacy giggles Iff I take a meat cleaver down to the centre of your skull I'd have matching halves that's very important" Brenda rolls her eyes "Though you could lose a few pounds" Brooke rolls her eyes "Shut up the both of you!....but you know...this could be a beautiful thing Richie...you could be beautiful but...are you ready for it?" She smirks. Richie nods "of course I am! Um...should I meet you outside after school?" He asked the heathers laughed and Brooke once again spoke "Yup ~ meet us at the parking lot after school and tomorrow this school will know a whole new you"

The girls walk off leaving Richie alone as his best friend Ruth runs up to him he has another friendpeter Spankoffski but his brother took him on vacation. Ruth grabs him by the shoulders "DUDE DID THEY JUST INVITE YOU TO BE ONE OF THEM!?" Richie was still in a state of shock but then shook his head "Y-yeah..but anyway we still on for movie night? I got the snacks" Ruth just rolls her eyes "Yeah yeah we are and I got us the shape of water!" Now Richie rolls his eyes and chuckles "Again we've seen it a million times don't you have it memorised by now?" They both laugh as they walk to class.

[clarrolx]

can you give me some yusheng (shunde raw fish) facts please? he's my favorite but i didn't finish his event due to my weak team :(( thank you!!

Aaaaa!!! Thank you! For asking!

I'm sorry you didn't get to finish, but depending on how far you got some of what I'm about to say may be repetitive, sorry about that.

For others, Shunde Raw Fish is also called Yusheng in the event, and Hazel Grouse Soup is called Feilong. It's shorter to type, so I'm going to refer to them as that lol

During the latter half of the event, Yusheng and Feilong get body swapped, they both have a hard time controlling each other's bodys.

But it's when Feilong finds out just how strong Yusheng's body is that Yusheng shares that the reson he won't fight Feilong is because he once lost control of his strength and ended up drowning a whole village. He's been scared of his own strength ever since.

There's another reason as well. Once he fully accepts and uses the strength called 'The Dragon King's Will', his father, the current dragon king and leader of the Oceanids will pass on. Yusheng will get all the power and responsibility at once!

Anyways, that absolutely happens. I actually have the final chapter, before the epilogue recorded on my phone so I'll see if I can figure out how to upload it. It had a fully voiced song. The hype was very real.

Important because Yusheng tries to sacrifice himself at the end, but Feilong runs in and takes his place and dies and it was all very gay. Like if anyone wants to ship them, the material is everywhere

After everything in the event, we get to see that Yusheng has become the king of the oceanids. Also, mc was able to bring back Feilong by remaking the dish and using the Tale of Food. But it took a year, he also doesn't remember anything and immediately tries to fight Yusheng again lol

Other random facts I have gathered because I was lucky enough to roll him:

- He's a great cook

- He fasts intermittently due to the fish used for Shunde Raw Fish being starved for a bit for the dish.

- Yusheng has no qualms about using his sword for cooking, it's also good training to him apparently lol

- MC and Yusheng spar and train together.

- He rides dolphins around sometimes for practice balancing

- Both Yusheng and Feilong earned their way to becoming dragons. Though, Feilong was supposed to be a Phoenix but trained as a dragon. Sweet dumb boy.

Sorry this isn't super coherent and I don't have too much more. I haven't had the chance to up his affection much. I'll post the finale video soon, so if anyone wants to check it out.

Thank you so much for sending this ask. Please ask more if you want or jump into my dms, I don't bite ^^

[an-au-blog]

AAAAA I'm obsessed with this! I've actually been overthinking this for the past couple of days and I need the context in 10k words or more please ;-; (but also ik I'm not getting that so... ig I'll have to make the context myself)

(I'm sorry in advance... Also imma use they/them for Sanji bc the vibe demands it and I'm scared to misgender em)

But then there it was... the door bell. Sanji begrudgingly stood up from where they faceplanted themselves on the couch. They swing the door open ready to kick someone's ass but the anger slowly simmered into confusing until it boiled down to realization.

It was date night, or at least it was supposed to be date night. Sanji had just finished a 14 hour shift and felt like collapsing on the nearest surface and waking up same time next year.

Sanji had forgotten about date night.

"Are you going to stand me up even when I come to your home?" Zoro asked with a dash of sarcasm.

Sanji's guilt made way for irritation. Their day was way too long to put up with this no matter if it was warranted or not. "Fuck off," Sanji spat but still stepped aside for Zoro to walk in.

It was only when the marimo left the bag on the table that Sanji noticed he brought food. "You know, I expected you to be late by a little but you left me hanging for an hour and a half, cook," Zoro hung his jacket and scarf on the rack. "You look like shit, did you even plan on coming... ever?"

Sanji rolled their eyes and took out a cigarette "Fuck you, moss head, I've been at work until now!" They peeked in the bag with food, "you should have known I had a shift at the Baratie today, I sent you my schedule!"

Zoro lifted his arms in exasperation "You okayed it!"

"When?" Sanji made a sour face. There was no way they said okay after a soul crushing shift like that.

"Look!" Zoro held up his phone. Now that Sanji looked at him, he was quite nicely dressed. Not in a suit, but nicely in Zoro standards. "Tuesday 11:54," he continued "I said "are you still free on the fifth", you replied "I might be dead but sure". And then I sent you the location!" Zoro was pointing at the little speech bubbles on the screen. He was right. Sanji had said yes.

Sanji blinked a couple of times. He squinted and got a bit closer to Zoro. "Are you... are you wearing aftershave?"

"Well excuse me for trying to take my spouse somewhere nice!"

Sanji walked over to the kitchen for a fork and started digging into the aluminum box of food. "I have a migraine can you not be an asshole for a bit?"

Zoro's shoulders relaxed and he walked over to the cook. They were sitting on top of the counter, with a forkful. They turned the utensil towards Zoro as an offer, who had positioned himself between Sanji's knees.

"It's for you, curly. I already ate..."

"While you were waiting?"

He shrugged "I already had a reservation, would be a waste."

Sanji smiled but their hand didn't falter until Zoro finally gave in and took the bite. The cook's smile widened, "good moss," they pet his hair like one would a dog. Though, surprisingly for Sanji, Zoro leaned into it, relaxing in their hold.

Sanji, now cupping the marimo's cheek, guided his head so that they could rest their forehead on his. A deep sigh left them as they let themselves rest their eyes. "You have no idea what a hectic day I've had."

Zoro wrapped his arms around their waist. "Tell me," his voice was soft and gentle, whispered only for their ears.

Sanji could feel their migraine coming back just by thinking about it. "Zeff wasn't feeling well, so he left early and I had to deal with all the idiotic costumers. One complained about the gazpacho soup being cold. Can you believe that?"

Sanji hadn't noticed when Zoro had taken their fork and stabbed another bite. He held it up for Sanji to eat. They didn't protest, since they were now playing with the hair on Zoro's neck with one hand and gesturing angrily with the other.

By the time the meal was finished Sanji was still ranting. "And then, to top my already fantastic day, turns out I have a shift tomorrow as well!"

"Take it off."

Sanji looked at Zoro, upset. "You better be talking about my clothes because there is no way you're telling me to take a break." They rolled their eyes "and to both, the answer is "no", in case you haven't guessed."

Zoro scolded his expression into an offended one, "Why are you acting like I don't have the right to worry about you?"

Sanji clicked his tongue "Unless your name is Red-leg, you have no power over me marimo."

"Then I want it."

Sanji laughed but Zoro was dead serious. The cook's smile faltered. "Pardon?"

"I want it. I want your last name! What don't you get?" Zoro persisted.

Sanji was running on a pack of cigarettes, three coffees and two hours of sleep. There's a high probability he was hearing things or misunderstanding. "I don't think you understand what that implies. You want my last- you want Zeff's name?" He winced. "Stop talking nonsense, you overgrown garden plant!"

"I'm serious!"

"No, you're not!" Sanji jumped off the counter and started pacing. That bafoon could not be proposing now of all times. They looked foen at what they were wearing - a loos blouse and a tracksuit.

Zoro followed after them. "I want to take care of you, for the rest of our lives! Is that so bad?"

"No, no, no, no," Sanji kept muttering under their nose. "I need a fucking cigarette." They turned to their boyfriend, pack and lighter in hand "Yes, no- you can't! You- were not even living together-" Sanji shouted.

"Want me to fix that right now? Don't test me, ero-cook!" Zoro shouted back.

"How does you brain even work? Assuming you have one!" Sanji needed an excuse, "Premerrital relations are a sin, you sick pervert!" They were counting on Zoro not understanding what that meant, getting confused and dropping it.

"What? You want me to marry you? Because I will!" Zoro was quick to spit back. Too quick.

Sanji was terrified. The cigarette in their mouth wasn't enough, they needed another. As they pulled a second one, they saw Zoro also put his hand in his pocket. He was taking something out.

Shit.

Shit, shit, shit, shit!

Sanji didn't have time to think. So they just acted. They quickly spun Zoro to the direction of the door, opened it and quite literally kicked him out.

They slammed it shut and quickly locked it behind themselves. Sanji slid down to hug their knees.

The clothes, the fancy dinner place, the aftershave... what was that idiot thinking.

They needed another cigarette. They also needed to call Nami. And quick.

zoro proposal aftermath (she didn’t say no just kicked him out)

[hannahstarshade]

R I S E

It's that time of year again. The weather is getting colder and we all want to snuggle up under some blankets and watch something comforting to distract us from the hellfire surrounding us. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will always be a comfort franchise to me. In recent years, the 2018 animated series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has risen to the top of my list of go-to’s. I can't remember the last time I felt this kind of wholesome energy from a bunch of fictional characters. This particular iteration of the turtles hits home. So yeah. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was great and here’s why. Please be warned, there will be a few spoilers ahead.

CHARACTERS

In every iteration of TMNT, the characters are what matter the most. The four brothers are the focal point. Their experiences and interactions with the world are key. This is by far the most loving family dynamic I’ve seen with Turtles. They act as teenagers would, and not in a “boys will be boys” kind of way. They have their moments of stupidity and insightfulness. They are aware of what they do, but still have much to learn. I also appreciate that April is a part of the family from the get-go. There aren’t any episodes that show her acclimating to the idea of mutants. She’s their ride-or-die in the first few minutes all the way through the finale. Another thing this show has going for it is Splinter. He comes across as uncaring and washed up until we learn about his backstory. I’ve said it before, but his influence on the brothers is paramount. The rogue’s galley is more reminiscent of a villain of the week style show, with a few stand-outs that drive the more plot heavy episodes. Before being introduced to Shredder, the biggest threat is Baron Draxum. He is brand new to the canon, and is just campy enough to fit into this universe. Also don’t even get me started on Big Mama, aka the literal definition of gaslight gatekeep girlboss. I like this show’s version of Shredder. He is by far the most intimidating and the most powerful. This makes the turtles’ numerous defeats and final victory all the more impactful and satisfying. 

STORYTELLING

Most of the episodes are split in half into segments. These run about eleven minutes each, and are full of the typical wacky crazy adventures you’d expect the teens to get into. Returning a rented movie, trying on fashionable clothes, competing for the best bedroom in the lair, and more, all lead to hijinks aplenty. While these episodes have a few elements that link together in the grand scheme of things, they can be enjoyed on their own as short romps. The more plot driven episodes take up the whole twenty-two minutes or so. As someone who has difficulty paying attention sometimes, this set up is perfect for both binging and casual watching. I can take breaks and feel like I didn’t miss something vital, or I can view everything all at once and watch the threads weave together. The story itself feels both familiar and brand new to the Turtle canon. After nearly four decades, we all probably know the lore. Four turtle brothers are trained by their rat father to defeat the evil Shredder and save the world from various national and intergalactic threats. What makes Rise stand out is the fantasy elements and the emotional beats. Baron Draxum is the main threat for a long time, as he attempts to take over the Hidden City and the surface world by amassing power from Big Mama and the Foot Clan. Instead of being a present figure, Shredder is in literal pieces. His vessel has to be constructed to bring him to life. Despite the fun times, there is a constant looming fear that Shredder will return, and the turtles are none the wiser until it’s too late. As this is happening, the turtles are still coming into their own as they train to master their mystical weapons. Splinter, on the other hand, must face the past he has been running from. When they do encounter Shredder, it feels earned. They then have to shift gears and save the world from a demon’s wrath. Draxum has a change of heart, Splinter comes to terms with his mutation related trauma, and the turtles and April band together as a family to save the day. While simplistic on paper, it works with this show’s particular format.

ANIMATION & DESIGN

There was a lot of initial criticism directed towards the animation. Some saw it as too bouncy or thought characters like Splinter were too ugly. Personally, I loved it all. Each character is designed with their personality in mind. Raph is the bulkiest of the turtles, lending to a more direct bruiser approach to fighting. He is also the biggest softy of them all with a lot of love to give. In contrast, Leo is smaller and able to move through fights with ease. Just as he dodges blows, he dodges his responsibilities. The animation itself is quick and clean. Because this series leans more towards light-heartedness, this makes the exaggerated expressions and movements all the more effective. This also means fight sequences are spectacular to watch. The most noteworthy are the no-weapons fight against the rogue gallery, Splinter vs Draxum, and all fights against the Shredder. If you know, you know. If you don’t know, please go watch them. You will not be disappointed. The colors are rich and vibrant in every scene, working to set the mood throughout the entire story. The two main settings are the bustling metropolis of New York and the mystifying Hidden City underneath. They both feel alive and well populated. We are constantly introduced to side characters and reminded that the Mad Dogs (the main characters) are constantly surrounded. We empathize with their discomfort in New York and their awe in Hidden City. Coming off the heels of a series where New York consisted of roughly twenty people, this makes for extremely important world building. As we draw closer to the series finale, the destruction of New York and the disappearance of its residents makes the situation feel all the more dire. 

BREAKING THE MOLD

Rise had a lot going against it, but it’s biggest downfall was the lack of marketing and promotion. I fully believe the reason it began airing on Nicktoons so quickly was because Nickelodeon panicked over the reactions of long time fans. The turtles had different roles, there would be more fantasy elements than sci-fi ones, the main antagonist was brand new. I’d argue all of these elements are what make the show fantastic. The world the writers and animators created was a breath of fresh air. Making Raphael the leader of the group lent itself to a completely different dynamic we have never seen before. Leaning more into the fantasy genre opened up a completely different world with brand new stories and characters. Focusing on different villains made the build up to the Shredder all the more exciting and suspenseful. A lot of hard work and dedication went into making this show what it became. Way back when I ranked every iteration of TMNT we’ve seen over the past 37 years, I ranked Rise as third best based on only a few episodes. After seeing the show in full, I'd say it’s earned it. There’s something incredibly endearing about this show. It did not deserve to be pushed to the wayside like it did by the Nickelodeon executives. While I feel it would have reached it’s full potential had the series been produced in full, despite the rushed finale, the show we got was phenomenal. My only hope is that the movie doesn’t get stalled and captures the same vibes as the series. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles truly managed to transcend what a traditional TMNT show could be. These turtles did what they promised: they rose above the rest.

[izzyizumi]

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[kyunniebuns]

Might as well hope on the bandwagon. May I please request a Father Xiao scenarios? Maybe his child can be a half-adeptus like ganyu (Child auto-corrected to Childe when I was typing this xD)

A/N: took me awhile to think of a Xiao hc cuz I was tryna choose between some scenarios AHWHEGW Also SAME, MY PHONE AUTCORRECTS INTO CHILDE ALL THE TIME AHAHAGAGSG AND YES XIAO HAVING A HALF-BLOOD CHILD EEE NGL HE GONNA BE EXTRA PROTECTIVE AHADHJADGS I’m so excited for this ehehh. Also tyvm for the req!!! I hope you enjoy this anon!! Btw this was supposed to be for three charas but I got carried away with xiao so ahah,.... Woops =w=;;

𝙵𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛! 𝕏𝕚𝕒𝕠 x 𝙶𝙽! 𝙲𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍! ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕖𝕣

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Having a child, with his own blood running through your veins, you being the spitting image of him- Was the last thing Xiao could ever imagine ever happening to him.

It’s understandable that he was really shocked to know you are his. Xiao is, after all, the Conqueror Of Demons. He is more than used to being in battle, always being on high alert and ready to slash any enemy down since it isone of his duties as the Vigilant Yaksha who protects Liyue.

Xiao was very cautious around you. With your small and fragile body, he feared that even touching you was enough to kill you. The Wangshu Inn keeper had to teach him ‘how’ to hold you because Xiao’s fear of holding you might just make him stay ten feet away from you at all costs.

He watches over you from afar, always ready to strike at whatever dares to bring you harm.

Though, most of the time, the yaksha is always leaving you to Verr Goldet’s care so he can fulfill his duties. It was fine at first- Until Verr had to talk to Xiao about it. He told him that he shouldn’t be too focused  on that job. 

She told him the possibilities of his constant negligence of you, she told him you might grow “Deprived From Fatherly Affection”. Xiao was shocked of course, he didn’t really know that. 

He felt guilty, he was so blinded by not wanting to inflict any form of harm on you, he didnt expect that it’ll inevitably lead you to growing some unwanted mindsets and habits.

Xiao isn’t really one for affection, there’s no need to explain that. Majority of his skills are more on the ‘slaughter’ and ‘exorcise’ expertise.

Regardless, he is not just a protector of Liyue now, he is a ‘father’ now. Specifically your father. This new responsibility isn’t something he will run away from.

Don’t expect much from him though. Xiao is still hesitant to some extent, he’s trying to figure out how he will interact with you.

 Unlike him, you’re fragile. More fragile than glass. He’s afraid of exerting accidental force that will lead him to hurting you. You’re just too small- so small can’t even reach pass his knees(Please this yaksha is just overthinking too much)

Baby steps, that’s what he’ll do. Slow and steady so he wont be too overwhelmed.

He starts off by simply talking to you, maybe even playing with you for a bit with enough begging. Xiao slowly got used to handling you as time went by. Verr was even suprised at one point when she saw Xiao handling you during your tantrums. 

Xiao made good progress with you. He didnt even know that he was unconciously getting attached to you, he didnt know that he adored your presence. He didn’t realize that he gets a little frustrated when he needs to leave you behind. Xiao developed his ‘father instincts’ to such a level to the point that he sometimes wished his Yaksha responsibilties were less demanding.

When you are trouled with nightmares- Xiao will put some stuff to wardoff evil. Though, he also heard that child mortals are more effectively comfoted if they are sung a lullaby, so he’ll do that. Just... Don’t tell anyone else or that will be your last (maybe)

The immortal sometimes even comes home with new clothes since he knew that children grow and he wouldn’t want to see you struggling with the small fit ofyour clothing. He also makes sure to put some spells on them too to ward off evil.

 Xiao unconciously spoils you, his mind always drifting; ‘Maybe they’ll like something like that. Mortal children I’ve seen are fond of those stuff’.  Naturally, he’ll make a way to afford that small gift for you. If he cant, then he’ll just learn how to make it himself.

He loves you, he just doesnt know how to convey that. Being an adepti, being raised as a machine for war- Love wasn’t something he is great at. But even if it’s that, he’ll still strive for you secretly. Xiao will no doubt make the most descreet efforts to adore you. He still doubts himself even after all the progress he’s made in becoming close to you.

“Silk Flowers!” You squeel in delight as you spotted a bouquet of it from afar. You dash off from Xiao’s side, making the adepti startled and call out your name.

But still you were a child, of course you just kept running and running until the ground beneath you rumbled at what seems like caused from footsteps. Your feet wobbled and almost knocked you off of your feeting. Then it stopped, a huge shadow looming over your small figure. You look up only to have the color of your face drained.

“D-Daddy!” You cried out in absolute horror, falling down to the ground. You were terrified, how could you not? Monsters were real, and one of those monsters was about to murder you in cold blood. “Daddy! Help!”

Just at the beast was about to swing it’s flaming axe towards you- The  wind shifted, as if slicing through the air and knocking back the mitachurl.

“How dare such filthy demon dare to even make their presence in front of my child, let alone even dare to strike!” Xiao growled, his eyes flaming gold from raw fury as he walked with the air dancing violently around him. “ I’ll make you pay”

Xiao’s voice was flooded with resentment, his primodial jade radiated as it felt it’s master’s sudden abundance in power. He spun it as his Yaksha mask formed in his face. At the roar of the enemy, Xiao leapt forward, striking the demon in overwhelming speed. He moved so fast it’s too the point the mitachurl wasn’t given any chance to react. But was it done? No, not even a little bit. That demon frightened you to the point your voice faltered in calling him. He has seen you in tears but never to this extent. Xiao was fuming as he plunged down, his anemo spears stabbing the enemy with no hint of sympathy. 

When he finally finished the kill, Xiao’s mask disintegrated and immediately walked to your crying state. He clicked his tounge, feeling a huge pang in his heart as he saw you this disheveled.

“Da-daddy!” You wailed, reaching your arms out for him desperately as your tears clouded your eyes. “Waah!”

He wanted to scold you, he really did. But the sight of you crying like this made the words stuck in his throat. Xiao instead lifted you in his arms, letting you bury your face on the crook of his neck and sob freely. You soaked his shoulder and Xiao didn’t complain, he just rubbed your back to let you know he is there.

“Does anywhere hurt?” His nonlachant voice rung in your ears softly, stealing your attention. “If there is, better tell me now or those wounds will cause  further damage in you.”

“[Y-y/n] is bad.” You hicupped. “[Y/N] is so bad daddy is now ou-ouchie. Daddy now hates [Y-Y/N]”

“Hate? You mortals have odd ways of thinking” Xiao sounded a little rough, making you flinch. “Don’t be ridiculous, I would never bear such hostility towards you. Moreover, I’m not hurt. I’ve lived for thousands of years, pain is something minimal for an adepti such as myself.”

He scoffed.

“On the other hand, your life is counted by only one hand. You have yet to experience what life will truly bring you.” Xiao’s voice started to soften bit by bit as he softly squeezes your small body towards him more “However, I am your father. If darkness decides to crawl at your feet and even when you are frigthened of what’s ahead- Call out my name. I’ll always be there.”

“Da-daddy promises?” You look up to stare at his amber orb. “Daddy will make monsters go bye-bye?”

“Yes” He simply answered. “Now stop your noisy crying, we’re going back to eat.”

He appears cold, his way of talking always straight to the point, but still he loves you. Adeptus Xiao, the guardian yaksha, his power will not simply be used in order to slaughter the darkness creeping around Liyue. With his Vision and might as Alatus, the Golden-Winged King,... He will protect you at all costs and raise you no matter how he is troubled regarding his difficulty in making much of emotions.

You are one his greatest gifts, a treasure he will sincerely hold in his heart forevermore. It doesn’t matter if his karmic binds attack him, he will venture out of it for you. 

A/N: AIGHHTT AAAA ITS MY FIRST TIME WRITTING FOR XIAO HNNN, Did I do good??? AAAA I DUNNO AHDKSGF. I hope you all liked it hngghhhh ;___; Also I’m sorry for being inactive a lot AAAAA, school is starting to get mre and more demanding. I have more hcs upcoming so dw! I wont end up completely turning into a dead ghost!

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Okay so, um, I hope you don’t mind me requesting something! ^.^ 💕 You always support me and I wanna support you too!

So, Uraraka and Ojiro. Fluff & Tickles. The idea is that Uraraka is stressed out and one way she copes is by coloring, and Bakugou or whoever sees her and teases her, then Ojiro defends her and says like, it’s fine to be a kid sometimes, bc they’ve grown up pretty fast. And so like, the next day they go to a park and swing, he gets her ice cream, then they go back to the dorm and color while watching cartoons, and then a tickle scene happens on the cartoon, and then it leads to him tickling her and hugs and cuddles and friendship. Aaaaa 🙈

To Be a Kid Again (BNHA)

Ojiro wants to show Uraraka that it’s okay to be a kid again sometimes.

Pairings: Platonic Uraraka and Ojiro

Warnings: Bakugou being a jerk, some light angst

Word count: 1.9k

A/N: Omg this is such a cute pairing!! I've never even considered them together, either as friends or as partners. What would their ship name be? Ojiraka? Also, I've never written for either of them, so I hope this is okay!

Uraraka was tired. It had been a long day at school, and despite the fact that it was only Wednesday, she was more than ready for the weekend.

After changing out of her uniform and grabbing a couple items from her room, Uraraka flopped down onto one of the couches of the commons with a heavy sigh. She really didn’t have anything to do now that classes were over for the day. She’d already finished her homework and dinner wasn’t for another or hour or so. Despite how exhausted she was, she had just enough energy left to do one of her favorite activities to pass the time: coloring.

She didn’t know why exactly, but something about sitting down and letting herself get lost in the mindlessness of coloring had always been soothing to her. So there she was, sitting on the couch crisscross, using her knee as a table and getting to work. After a few minutes, the brain fog that had been plaguing Uraraka the last couple of hours began to disappear, and her mind was back as ease.

That was, until Bakugou came into the room. Looking just as tired and grumpy as she felt, Bakugou was about to head up to his room when Uraraka accidentally caught his eye.

“What are you looking at, Round Face?”

She quickly looked back down at her lap in alarm. “N-Nothing. Sorry.”

Bakugou continued to glare her way when he noticed the book in her lap and the pile of markers next to her. He came a few feet closer, eyeing it suspiciously.

“Tch. What are you, five years old?”

“Wh… what do you mean?”

At this time, Ojiro had just entered the commons and was just about to step into the elevator when the other students’ conversation caught his attention.

“Coloring books? Seriously? That shit’s for babies.”

Uraraka felt her cheeks start to burn.

“Hey, hey!” Ojiro jogged over to see what the commotion was about. Bakugou tended to pick fights pretty easily. “What’s going on here?”

Bakugou just crossed his arms and scowled at him.

Ojiro looked down at Uraraka, whose ears and cheeks were painted red. He then noticed the art supplies surrounding her. “Is he giving you a hard time?”

Uraraka just looked back and forth between the two of them, not daring to say anything.

“I heard you say something was ‘for babies,’” Ojiro turned to Bakugou with a stern look on his face. “You weren’t talking about coloring, were you?”

Again, silence.

“It’s really not, you know. People draw and color all the time! Besides, even if it was, what’s wrong with that? Everyone should be allowed to do things they enjoy, especially something as harmless as coloring. I don’t see what the problem is.”

“The problem is that we’re trying to be heroes!” Bakugou shot back. “Heroes shouldn’t be doing childish shit like that! If you really wanted to be a hero you’d be out training!”

Ojiro sighed, a little exasperated. “Of course training is important. But rest is important too. Doing things you love is important. If you don’t take the time to be a kid and let loose a little, you’re going to burn out. No pun intended, in your case, Bakugou.” Ojiro smiled, a little teasingly.

“Ugh, whatever,” Bakugou relented and headed back towards the elevator. “Whatever it’ll take for you to shut up and stop lecturing me.”

Uraraka and Ojiro both snickered at that, and in a few moments, it was just the two of them.

“Sorry about that,” Ojiro said apologetically. “Bakugou can be a real pain sometimes.”

“No kidding,” she agreed. “Um… thanks. You really didn’t have to do that. I’m sure I would’ve been okay on my own.”

“Of course you would have! But what are friends for?” Ojiro smiled brightly, holding out his hand. Uraraka smiled back and accepted the hand up. “You hungry? I think it’s about time for dinner.”

~~~

The next day was just as hard, though Uraraka did feel a little better after a good night’s sleep.

After dinner the previous night, Ojiro had asked if she’d want to hang out the next day after classes, in attempt to keep tabs on her since her fight with Bakugou. She assured him she was fine, but he insisted that it was his treat, so she obliged.

“So where are we going?” Uraraka asked walking next to Ojiro on the sidewalk.

“I’m taking you to one of my favorite places.” The two entered a chain link-fenced area.

“…a playground?”

“Yep! This was one of my favorite places in the world as a kid, and it still is. Come on! Let’s swing!”

And before she could argue, Ojiro grabbed her hand and tugged her along towards the swing set. Thankfully there wasn’t anyone else around, so they had the place to themselves.

“So,” Uraraka started, swinging her legs a little. “Why are we doing this exactly? I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love hanging out! But where is this coming from?”

Ojiro laughed and rubbed the back of his neck, a little sheepish. “I was thinking, well… I wanted to show you that’s it’s okay to be a kid. To let loose a little. You seemed like you needed it, especially after what happened yesterday.”

Uraraka’s heart warmed at that. She really couldn’t ask for better classmates as friends.

Ojiro’s expression dropped to something a little more serious. “I’ve realized that we’ve all had to grow up so fast in these last few years. It makes me kind of sad.”

“Why is that?” Uraraka questioned.

“Don’t you miss this kind of stuff?” He gestured to the rest of the play set. “As much as I hate it, I think you and I both know there’s some truth to what Bakugou said yesterday. Heroes are supposed to be constantly training, constantly trying to grow and improve their skills. All that’s great, but it leaves no room to be what we actually are… teens. Kids. Don’t you ever feel like you grew up too fast?”

Uraraka couldn’t help but think about her parents. How, as just a little girl, barely old enough to go to school, she committed to helping them make money in any way she could. All the experiences she’d missed out on when she was younger due to her family’s financial situation. “Yeah… I guess I do.”

Ojiro offered a sympathetic smile. “That’s why it’s times like these, in the little spare moments we have to ourselves, that we can take the time to indulge that inner child.”

Uraraka took a moment to digest his words. “I think I understand now.” Then, in a small, hopeful voice: “Maybe... a-after we’re done here, we could... um... get some ice cream?”

Ojiro grinned. “I thought you’d never ask.” He hopped off his swing. “Race ya!”

“Hey, no fair!” Uraraka laughed and chased after him.

~~~

After getting their ice cream—strawberry for Uraraka and vanilla for Ojiro—the two friends happily walked back to the dorms together.

“By the way,” Ojiro said, “I never got the chance to tell you, but I saw your coloring book, and well… it looks really good!”

“Oh!” Uraraka looked down, a little embarrassed. “Hah, thanks…”

He could tell she did believe him. “I’m being serious! I think it’s really cool that you’re into that kind of stuff. Have you always liked coloring? You seem to be good at it.”

“Yeah, but I really can’t take much credit. I mean, it’s just filling in the shapes. It’s not like I drew it,” she reasoned, licking her ice cream.

“Hey, I can hardly stay in the lines, so it’s impressive to me.”

Uraraka laughed, knowing he was probably just saying that to make her feel good, but she appreciated it nonetheless.

“Thank you,” she said, speaking as sincere as possible. They had made it back to the common area of the dorms where they stood, waiting to depart to their own rooms. “For everything.”

Ojiro realized she thought he had brought her back here to say goodbye. “Hey, if you want, you can hang in my room.”

“Really?”

“Yeah! We could watch TV, or if you have homework to work on, I won’t bother you.”

She smiled. “I’d love that. Thanks again, Ojiro, you’re the best.” She threw her arms around him in a tight hug. Ojiro was a little taken aback, but quickly returned the gesture.

The two friends sat comfortably on his bed with their backs against the wall. The TV droned on in the background, mostly forgotten, as they chatted about school and their weekend plans.

Once the conversation died out, they settled down to watch what was playing on the screen, falling into comfortable silence. One of the characters poked the other, making them jump back and laugh. Ojiro smiled at the scene and stole a quick glance at Uraraka to see how she was doing, just in time to see her blush a little at the sight. It was so brief, if he hadn’t looked at just the right moment he would’ve missed it.

Suddenly feeling mischievous, Ojiro darted his hands to Uraraka’s sides and began squeezing, making her squeal and fall back on the bed in a fit of happy giggles.

“Ohohjiroho! Eeeep! Whaha—Why? Hahaha!”

“Because! I wanna hear you laugh! Didn’t I tell you to start letting loose?”

Uraraka was too weak and giddy to respond or do much more than weakly bat his hands in a half-hearted attempt.

Ojiro made the mistake of coming closer to get better purchase on her ribs, and Uraraka pushed through the tickly feeling just enough to be able to reach a hand up and scratch at the base of his spine, making him yelp and jerk away. This gave Uraraka just enough time to gain the upper hand by pushing him down and straddling his waist with her knees.

“Uraraka, wa-HAHAHAIT!” he burst into loud belly laughter as she began kneading up and down his torso the same way he had done to her.

“Maybe you should start taking your own advice, Ojiro!” she laughed with him. “Come on, you shouldn’t be afraid of being a kid again, right? Tickle tickle!”

This made his cheeks turn bright red and his laugh go a few pitches higher.

Uraraka was feeling all-powerful with Ojiro now at her mercy. That was, until she felt a soft, feathery feeling against her neck and under her chin, making her flinch and snort.

“Ohohoh my gohohosh, you snohorted!” Ojrio teased through his own laughter.

“N-no fahahair!” Uraraka stammered out as best she could. “You shohouldn’t be allowed t-to use your tahahail!”

“Wehehell too bahad! I’m using it!”

The two stayed like that, trying to out-tickle each other—Uraraka going at his ribs and belly, and Ojiro trying his best to throw her off using his tail to brush all over her neck and sides, both laughing hysterically. Eventually Uraraka was weakened just enough for Ojiro to get her back one last time before they both collapsed in exhaustion.

“Jeez, you don’t give up easy, do you?” Uraraka panted, a big smile still on her face.

“No,” Ojiro agreed. “But you held out pretty long too, I’m impressed.”

After finally catching their breath, Uraraka opened her arms in offering. “Cuddles?”

Ojiro couldn’t have refused the offer if he tried. “Heh. Yeah, cuddles.”

He scooted closer and wrapped his arms around her torso, leaning his head into her shoulder. She wrapped her arms around him in return, resting her head atop his.

And there they stayed for the rest of the evening.

[anotherbeingsworld]

what are the reasons you love bryce?? give lots and lots of details please

HI ANON, OKAY. I AM SO SORRY FOR TAKING A WHILE ON REPLYING! I was caught up with stuff and I just am quite busy lately but.. here goes!

Disclaimer: This is my opinion, and not my way to bring down other LI’s routes! They have their own touch and, this is what I got from playing Bryce’s route! 

Open Heart was supposed to be a diamond-mine for me from the start, as I just... finished playing other books and I was like...’ medical book’ sounds fun and grey’s anatomy-ish! And, well... I started and holy smokes, book 1 was one of my favourites. And, here comes the fangirling session!

Our first meet with Bryce, was amazing and hilalrious too? I  mean, MC bumped into him at the locker room being half naked lmao, what a sight for sore eyes? When I first saw him, honestly... he was gorgeous? Like.. he is like... so handsome and.. I just.. kinda fall for him for his looks first! I mean, the eyes first than the heart right?

Moving on to the pin-point, the supply closet scene. The fact Bryce came to check in on MC, and well... what came afterwards.. I knew he was a caring guy, and I kinda fell even harder, and.. well... MC took the chance to kinda make a move too quick and well, lets say MC is smitten to Bryce! I mean, besides all that ‘stuff’, I loved how Bryce tooks the time to be there for MC in a way, like.. somehow, made me love him even more as a character! 

ALSO, MAY I POINT OUT? HIS HAIR! THAT PERFECT HAIR? GOODNESS, HOW CAN ONE PULL THAT OUT! and, the fact he looked good in anything is one reason to like him more? 

And, moving on... the bar scene.. I mean, lets just say... I took the chance and well.. it was worth it!  He was a confident guy, and honestly someone who I wanted to be? Someone who doesnt care what others think, and in my fics.. MC was the opposite of him, and somehow... it mirrors it! 

THEIR SMALL MOMENTS WITH EACH OTHER !!! I am sucker for the little things trope, where their small adventures counts and, I loved the small moments as I play his route and, I know other LI’s have that too! Since, I am a bryce fan let’s say I am biased about it lmao! But, their adventures such as the bachelorette party after the common thingy is one of their spontaneous adventures that I enjoyed! And, MC got the chance to tell the party on their feelings towards Bryce somehow, makes it more worth it? The concert afterwards, playing copyrighted mario kart, the fries scene? And, seeing it without all the hook-ups and all, they definitely enjoyed their little adventures either its out or in the hospital! I headcanon MC and Bryce love to take random adventures together, either its just a drink at Donahue or a stroll on the charles? OKAY, AND THEM SINGING ‘ A WHOLE NEW WORLD’ TOGETHER AT KAROEKE AND, THAT IS JUST SO FREAKING PRECIOUS! They enjoyed each other’s company and, I loved them for that! 

Moving on, them being with each other during the dark times too. A parallel I see all too well between them, they are going to be there for each other. DESPITE. EVERYTHING. In Book 1, we see Bryce comforting MC (in my playthrough) after Mr.s Martinez’s death, where in the on-call room, he holds on tight to MC, as they sob. Bryce, being there for MC during the trial, and everything that leads to the end of Book 1, where the whole friend group has been there for MC. Bryce, was there and... I can imagine, those late night moments of reassure from Bryce when MC felt scared, and guilt. And, into Book 2. They are mirroring each other, MC was there for Bryce.  With everything going on, MC stood there to help him with Keiki, and MC had been there every step of the way until they send Keiki to boarding school. The fact, that MC went to his apartment because they saw how distraught Bryce was afterwards, MC being there for Bryce when they go to the mall, and MC helping Bryce with the boarding school thing with Keiki, until the end... and, in those moments I can see Keiki and MC bonding, talking about Bryce, relieving all the childhood memories together and, just laughing hanging out. Besides that, despite MC being the one who faced the trauma, seeing Bryce broke down.. and letting his guard down only with MC, shows how much they trust one another. I remember along the lines where Bryce mentions on his family reputation to MC ONLY! As, the premium scene from chapter 8 where the gang practiced baseball with Raf, he mentions on having an easy road at high school. It shows how much, he trusts MC on his life situations. And, the fact... the iconic scene from chapter 11 where his scalpel shakes, shows how much he worries about MC, despite if you romance him or not, shows that he really cares for MC, and wants to be there during the dark times and good times too. It’s a huge reason why I adore him, and his ability to be there for MC and vice versa.. it shows volume on their relationship.

OK. ALSO, he is an amazing brother. The way he learns to cook for Keiki, as he tries his best to make Keiki comfortable and, the way he wanted to be there despite the gap between them after all these years made me fall in love for him even more. He and Keiki indeed are one of my fav siblings in the choices universe, and seeing how Bryce gets sad on sending Keiki away, shows how much of their relationship had grown since Keiki arrived in Boston. 

HONESTLY, I thought he would be those guys where they would flirt a lot and well... become a playboy in a way? But, he proved me wrong. I know, he is not real but... his personality made me love him even more and, I mean... who wouldnt love one Bryce Lahela? 

And up to this point, Bryce definitely is one of my top fav LI’s in choices because of those reasons above and many more that I couldn’t think of! But, he is someone who i aspire to be in a way? His confidence? I want that in this life, and... seeing him being confident and just... him. I loved him more? And, his quotes.. iconic! ALSO, HE IS A SURGOEN? HE HAS LOOKS, BRAINS AND EVEN AAAAA, HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE HIM? 

ALSO, I KNOW YOU ASK WHY I LOVE BRYCE and I hope it fulfills the answer eventhough I am definitely focusing on MC X Bryce’s relationship more! But, their relationship growing from book 1 made me love him even more than before! And, he is definitely more than a pretty face! He is Bryce Lahela, and he had left an amazing quote for everyone.

‘Don’t cover up your greatness’ - Bryce Lahela. 

THANK YOU FOR COMING FOR MY TED TALK :))))))  and, thank you anon for letting me fangirl over the surgeon boy! <3

[marikaaajoy]

my relationship with digital art and how BNHA salvaged it

I just wanted to let out my thoughts but I can only do it here :>

This might be a downer for some people but I’d like to share it with people here. BNHA means the world to me and this is why.

I first started drawing when I was 7 years old in 2006

I think it’s ugly now, but 7 year old me remembered being so proud of this because this is a drawing of my stepfather. This is the only drawing I have that was from my childhood. I think the aim here is to draw in anime style BUT I didn’t even watch anime back then. I had a classmate who loves anime and she taught me to draw in school. Drawing became a favorite hobby immediately after that.

Then it was 2013 and I was 14 years old. Drawing is still my favorite thing to do besides being on the computer. I love anime at this point too. My parents bought an iPad for the whole family, but I was almost always the one using it. I discovered an app called ArtStudio and thought “Wow, I can draw without making a mess and with only my fingers” because I was always too lazy to take out my drawing materials and clean up afterwards.

These were my first digital drawings. The pirate one was the very first. I got obsessed real fast. I can color so easily, undo any mistake, layers are a blessing too. There was just so much more freedom. I always sucked at coloring in traditional art and I didn’t like the mess (idk my hands get so messy traditionally)

The next year, it was 2014, I was 15. My birthday is in a couple of months and I knew my parents were planning to buy me something pricey (I think it was a laptop) so I approached them and asked if they could just buy the Wacom Bamboo as a present which was cheaper anyway and I even explained how it works to them and how it would allow me to draw on the computer instead of the iPad. I tried really hard to be convincing. I would have prepared a powerpoint presentation if I had to.

They did give me the wacom as a present. They even gave it to me months before my birthday so I could use it already. I thought I was the luckiest teen in the world with my parents.

These are a collection of my favorite works from 2014 to 2016. The middle one was my second drawing using wacom and Paint Tool SAI. I was a part of a lot of fandoms in those years lol

It gets downhill from there :/

April 2016, my mom and I moved to Japan, while my stepfather and siblings stay in my country. It was tough. For someone who is obsessed with anime, you’d think I’d be thrilled to live in Japan.

I was. Though only at the first few months. It’s not the same as it’s portrayed in anime (I should’ve known but I used to be blinded by anime). It was just lonely. The language barrier sucked and then lots of financial and family issues until my parents split. I got my first boyfriend too and I thought I was blessed by the nicest boy, but the relationship became extremely toxic but I didn’t have it in me to walk away.

All the shit that happened affected me mentally and emotionally. My biggest outlet which was digital drawing, was also out of the question because I did not have a computer/laptop when we moved to Japan. We left it in our home for my stepfather and siblings, even the iPad. I have my wacom with me, but no computer/laptop to use it with. I couldn’t draw.

I tried though. I used my phone to draw, but it wasn’t the same. Then the life problems got piled up, things got worse, and I just lost motivation in anything. Literally anything. From 2016 to 2019, I stopped watching anime, I dropped out of all the fandoms I’m in, I stopped watching my favorite TV series or movies, and I stopped drawing. I even got a bit disconnected with my friends who lived in my country (we talk regularly online). My family was broken so I gave all my attention to my toxic relationship as well which made everything worse too lol

I didn’t draw besides from a few scribbles and the drawings above. I did try digital art on my phone a couple of times again and even posted them on my IG, but they weren’t any good. Eventually, I got mentally and emotionally drained and dropped out of senior high school. I just stayed home for almost a year, leeching off of my mom. I felt even more worthless and my life had no direction at this point. Nothing mattered anymore.

April 2019 or so I think, my (ex)bf bought me a laptop. He says it’s a gift, but I think the real reason was to make up for something horrible that he did (which is stupid because money /gifts won’t resolve anything). I have a laptop. I can draw again, but I didn’t. I didn’t care, I wasn’t interested in drawing anymore anyway.

Welp. June 2019, I went back to my country. My (ex) bf stayed in Japan. The distance helped me end the relationship and my friends were there (they always were) to help put me back together along with two trips to therapy. I went back to finish my senior high school in my own country this time. That said, I have to stay in my country for school (but I was happy because I didn’t wanna go back to Japan yet when the breakup was still fresh and with going back to school, my life has a direction again.)

It was weird. I remember just being sorta lost and confused because I used to put my time, effort and everything into my previous toxic relationship, which was now gone. I was free and I had so much free time that I didn’t know what to do with it. I got so used to doing nothing and being nothing.

This is where BNHA enters.

Dunno when it started, but I started seeing Bakugou frequently online. It’s usually just Bakugou. I knew who he was because my friend suggested BNHA to me back in late 2018 I think but I didn’t watch it since I’ve lost interest in everything at that point in my life.

But ye I thought he hot af but I still didn’t watch BNHA.

But then for some reason he REALLY kept appearing in my social medias and it was really frequent. The last straw was when I saw a pic of him in UA’s gym uniform and thought “damn boi aight imma watch bnha for u” (y’all gotta admit he looks good in those colors with his combat boots XD )

I watched BNHA. Fell in love with Iida along the way. Then I switched to Tokoyami (but Shoji was hot too so aaaaa), but then angry emotionally-constipated sea urchin head caught my heart again. But oof. BakuDeku moments really made me feel some type of way I haven’t felt since I moved to Japan. It felt new but nostalgic. I fell hard in that ship.

I started obsessing. From memes to posts to fanfictions to buying merch to filling my room with BNHA posters. I realized I was reverting to my old self from the time I was still happy and it was thanks to BNHA (and the good people who helped me through the worst too)

Shit I wanted to draw BNHA, I thought.

I mean, I have a laptop, I still have my wacom and drawing softwares. I could totally draw digitally again if I wanted to.

But guess what

I can’t :c

My hand physically cannot draw. My drawings don’t look the way I want them too. 3 years of not drawing really destroyed any skill I had. I was back to square one.

September (yeah they’re ugly, I laughed at it). If you’re wondering why I drew on paper, it’s because, for some reason, I really CANNOT draw digitally. I mean it. I can barely sketch digitally at this point. The lines and shapes just doesn’t come to life. They’re just scribbles. But somehow, I can kinda draw on paper with a ballpoint pen. But yeah, that was the best I could do at this point in my life

After that, I still tried to draw, to regain my old art style, but it didn’t happen... It just doesn’t look or feel the same. Drawing used to be fun. But during this phase, it felt like my ugly drawings were just mocking me (probably was just too emo that time lol)

Weirdly, around a week or two I think, after my half-assed attempts at drawing, I managed to draw digitally somehow o.o

I did a Midoriya and Todoroki drawing like this too. It was my first post here on Tumblr I think. The annoying part here is that I cannot draw digitally unless I draw on paper first, take a pic, and then trace the lineart. I couldn’t draw directly on the computer. Granted, drawing on paper and drawing on digital is very different for me in the first place anyway. But it was still a pain. And it still looked like shit. I can only draw stiff poses :/ it seems like my brain decided to delete all data about anatomy and posture and backgrounds. My lineart here is even messy af. It still really not the same as my old style.

By 2020, I think I got my old art style back. On March, I made this. This took me 27 total of hrs to make.

Right now, I think it’s not bad, but back in March, I was disappointed with the result. This is when I finally broke down crying because it didn’t look good enough and I hated that it took me 27 hrs to draw “bullshit.” I was angry at myself for losing interest in drawing for 3 years when I could’ve used that time to improve. I had to start all over again and it still didn’t look good. (Current me thinks that the drawing above is alright. I was just a lot harsher to myself back then. Used to have a lot of issues but I’m doing great now)

I cried myself to sleep that night. Woke up wanting to cry again. I wallowed in sadness for a couple of days. Eventually told my friends what’s up. Got some pep talk. Even talked to my sister (she’s great, she always hypes me up with my stuff and sometimes I think she’s my biggest fan with how she appreciates my drawings and I’m really grateful for that).

My world turned a 180 and I was weirdly positive after all that crying because brain chemicals and shit. I had a revelation. If I hate how my art style looked so much, then I should have been putting effort in changing my art style, not trying to regain my old art style (that I don’t like anymore)

I researched a lot. I analyzed different art styles and anatomy again. I did everything I could think of to find a style that works for me. I might have even neglected school for a bit to focus on digital art lmao

After all that work, I posted a fanart of middle school BakuDeku in their classroom. I love that fanart so much even if I probably have better ones by now because that was the first fanart I made that I felt like I could be proud of and it was the first one I made in my new art style. It was a milestone for me.

March 2020, I moved back to Japan and without the toxic relationship, I’m a lot positive now. Happy. I’m myself again after the previous bad years. I’m still continuously learning though, trying to improve, but at least, now, I found my own art style :) I really suck at interacting with people online, but I’m always grateful for the support everyone has been giving my fanarts. I’m happy when my content makes people happy.

This is why BNHA is important to me. The series is great alone, but it’s not just that to me. BNHA is so much more. It’s what made me find the passion to create again, only this time, it’s focused on drawing (I used to write, but now I just draw, but maybe I’ll write again for BNHA).

My family is supportive with my love for BNHA, but I think they don’t know the deeper reason why I love it. Sure, I was fine living on with nothing much going on in my life. I’ll finish school, get a job, work until I die or something. It was okay. It was the way of life. But BNHA gave my life color again. I wasn’t just blindly going through life anymore. I have something to look forward to everyday now. BNHA even became a bridge to other things. Ever since then, I’m a lot more open to people, to try new things, to explore and not just live through life and waste away. I got better at leaving my comfort zone. I’ve never been happier in my life :D

Thank you for supporting my fanarts. Thank you so much for giving me a chance to express myself through BNHA. I hope to make more content in the future and improve even more :)

[normal-thoughts-official]

wow i’m updating this relatively soon can y’all believe? i have class in like a minute so i’ll probably only be able to watch one video IF i manage to shut the fuck up and finish it within half an hour so let’s see how this goes

anyway! you can see the previous parts if you want to, or blacklist “malec livewatch” if you are tired of this nonsense

today: episode 13! which i had forgotten existed. what do you mean things happened in s1 after the wedding? sounds fake

hmmm it took youtube a while to load the video so i was just listening to their voices for a while and ngl maryse’s voice is hmmmgggghhhh inspired

like not to b horny for maryse but i’m being horny for maryse. her voice is all velvety and smooth it just makes me [sweating emoji] mamacita, água na boca

she’s literally just ignoring alec like diouahsdiuahdsaiu look i know that in reality this is obviously how she rolls, it’s the same thing she does with izzy, you didn’t please me so you don’t exist, but after her being completely obliterated by alec last time it just looks like she’s a whiny kid singing “lalalala” when their friends try to talk to them like dauhdsiadhai girl ur like 40

“the fact that he’s a guy as you say is the least of my worries” and yet she says the word guy with the ultimate disdain dasdiuahdiaus ok

again we see how slimy robert is like alec turns to him and he’s just like *shrug* like he’s trying to be impartial yet the second maryse starts talking shit about magnus he immediately chimes in to talk shit too like diauhsdiauha he really is out there hiding all his shittiness behind her huh

i had forgotten the “even for a warlock, he’s a bit of a lothario” like what the fuck does that mean??? “all warlocks are sluts” - robert. well good for them mr lightwood????

again alec taking zero shit. “there’s so much you don’t know about him” “well, then i plan on getting to know him. and if you have a problem with that then i suggest you deal with it” inspired. gay rights. he’s so not giving a shit. we stan

seriously how do people write this guy as some helpless uwu boy who’s terrified of his parents and needs guidance to know what he wants lmao he’s saying that to his abusers completely straight-faced have yall watched the same show as i did

“what she did...” “saved my life” OOF

maryse’s face of pure anger and defeat lmao we stan. alec really said “i’m going to end the dynamics of abuse that has been put on me for 22 years in less than half an hour” and then he did that

magnus looking perfect as always ugh finally the content i come to youtube dot com for

the way he’s pacing all nervous i’m just aaaa and then he sees alec and just lights up but he’s also all suave immediately clearly trying to hide his nervousness and not come off too strong andf i just ui lojust love thninm

“on a scale of one to ten, how unpleasant was it?” “off the charts” daiohdsaudhaiuhsad this is such an amazing dialogue i just... i really love the way they talk to each other??? they really have chemistry and they’re being so honest with each other yet so casual and it’s just... fun, you know? like you can see why they like each other even in those small almost small-talkey moments. alec never speaks like that to anyone else, not even izzy, in s1, but here he completely allows himself to just say what he feels and laugh about it and it’s just so good and nice??? i love they

“i’ve never seen her so angry” and the way magnus immediately reaches out to him and goes “just give her some time” and he looks so scared and desperate like he’s CLEARLY afraid that alec will regret it and he has no idea what to expect. so far alec has always been backing down at the last minute and he’s come to expect it, they’ve clearly already gone way further than usual now so WHEN is the other shoe going to drop? he doesn’t know alec well enough to know that now that he’s committed there’s nothing that could stop him, and he’s just waiting for rejection, to hear that alec regrets it and i just aaaaaaa

OH MY GOD GOOD FUCK THE WAY MAGNUS GOES “DON’T UNDERESTIMATE A PARENT’S LOVE” AND THEN HIS FACE COMPLETELY FALLS SO GODDAMN SAD BECAUSE HE BELIEVES HE IS THE REASON HIS MOM KILLED HERSELF AND LIKE EITHER HE’S LYING HERE TO PLACATE HIM BUT MOST LIKELY HE TRULY BELIEVES THAT IS TRUE BUT THAT IT DOESN’T APPLY TO HIM BECAUSE HE’S JUST THAT UNLOVABLE AND AAAAA

YOU DON’T REGRET IT DO YOU? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

magnus’ EYES when he says “we owe her” the fucking RELIEF and happiness and HOPE and FEAR like shut the fuck up how can a single soul say that mr harry shum jr is not the absolute best actor that has ever graced their computer screen. fuck this he’s so talented i’m going to CRY just because he has eyes

“eyes are able to express every emotion” actually just statistical error. mr harry shum jr, who’s able to express 500% more emotions than humans are able to feel, is an outlier and should not have been counted

“maybe we can slow things down” aaaaaaaaaaaaa i’m going to cry he’s really so fucking scared that he’s going to come off too strong again and that alec will resent him

everyone keeps interrupting them when the date comes up fuck u lydia for being passed out u homophobe (that’s a joke i’m joking)

I FINISHED THE VIDEO EXACTLY ONE MINUTE BEFORE CLASS STARTS YES. RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN

[coolpolarbear123]

Band Camp Day 6

If you thought our band director couldn’t make things worse, you’re wrong

August 24th, 2019

Day 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7

I’m tired in many senses of the word:

First some stuff I forgot from yesterday:

Two nights ago the band was super slap happy and the BD was mad about it but maybe if we weren’t outside for a million hours and had actual indoor rehearsal--

The gang and I are showing up later and later to rehearsal and I’m surprised we haven’t been actually late yet

Okay now for today:

Morning rehearsal we just did a ton of halftime. This time the BD was able to fix our mistakes because he had the music, which Highkey confirmed that last night was a waste of time

We had to relearn a lot

Why are we even doing halftime when we barely know pregame

I learned some clarinet tea: someone went to join colour guard at the beginning of the year, got cut, rejoined clarinets, and they’re slightly annoyed

We got to march to the football practice field to “teach” the footballers how to sing the fight song

Basically we marched there in a parade formation (cool, good practice) and played the fight song for them. We didn’t get to teach them at all technically

When we got there, the football coach was hyping up the team, and we couldn’t respond with hype because we were at attention and that was awkward

Then we played the fight song

Then we got to relax and react a bit

Then we played Dance Again, the band’s national anthem

I was in the back, so I couldn’t see it, but apparently there was just a whole heckin mosh pit so that’s cool I guess

I think it’s kinda fun

So then we had to march back

And fun fact: piccs are in the back

So the genius idea was for the band to just turn around and have piccs in the front

Uh bad idea bad idea

I literally said “nonononononono” and I Know some of the piccs heard it

I was on the edge because I’m a Returner (but that doesn’t mean I’m good at marching, folks)

The first line had two people in it because they were the back

So I was guiding to like my line sort of and my made up place

And it’s not my first time being the corner of a parade, but it’s definitely the worst I’ve ever done

Marching back sucked because of me but whatever we made it in one piece

BD: “We’ll do some halftime then pregame” *we only do halftime*

Lunch!

Half the piccs got together to do a Pokemon Go raid before going back to band and it was pretty fantastic

So the plan was sectionals at 1:30 (after lunch) but it got changed to “Meet in band room first”

It was to put away chairs and stands

Then sectionals

But here’s the deal

Our section leader was really sick

So she wasn’t there until then

Me, texting her: So sectionals are happening, but only come if you think you can Two seconds later, the piccs: Can you text NSL Me: Just did

Us, getting into the sectionals room

Me: Listen up, piccs. Naptime until NSL gets here

We ended up napping for like twenty minutes

NSL got there, and one of the fish piccs was like “Do we have to get up” and NSL straight up said, “No keep napping” and let us go for another fifteen minutes

I was on instagram the entire time because I hate sleeping and naps

But then I was accused of sleeping and I’m still lowkey mad about it

Even though plenty of people stood up for me asdfghjkl

Then we started sectionals

I definitely had a piece of white chalk because I was gonna draw on the chalkboard (I didn’t so I didn’t wake people up)

The chalk was at the board, but I accidentally carried it back to my seat on accident

So I started drawing on myself

(I’m not white)

And I sit in the back so eventually the piccs turned around and were like “[cpb] wtf” “I’m trying to blend in”

Which has the same vibes as when I stole Roommate’s sunglasses (she was up front but her stuff was still in the back) and then was messing around on my phone and it must have been a Look because when the piccs saw they all were like “??????”

NDL noticed almost immediately and gave me a Look

that was like the second day of band camp whoops back to today

Finished sectionals, immediately back to the field

Many pregame

Finally

There was a car parked on where we’re supposed to enter the field so that created Issues

The owner of the car is this one guy who’s,,,, in band? Not in band?? none of us understand

He’s this older dude who fills in spots, but he has a nametag like the rest of us and everything, so

I dunno but he didn’t move it so we were Messy getting on the field

Our drum major brought her dog and her name is Coco and I love her

Technically this was the end of the day (shortened day--ended at 5:30)

We did noncompliance dances, which was some song about cows

One of the returning piccs lives on a dairy farm, and she was very into the song--it was hilarious

yes a member of GB

We didn’t sing, though--not yet

So then our band pres got in front of the band for announcements, and she was like, “Today’s activity is a hike up sugarloaf mountain! We meet here to figure out rides!”

but then here’s where stuff got even messier:

During the week of band camp, we’re supposed to have an elimination block

This is where we get in a block formation and follow commands blindly. Mess up and you’re out. Last one wins

We do it as a band, then just the returners

This is supposed to leave the freshmen paranoid. “Oh no they’re gonna make the freshmen do it” sorta thing

And then you go back to rehearsing as full band without saying anything, effectively confusing the freshmen

We didn’t do this

So as band pres was giving announcements, she said, “We’re gonna march pregame a bit and do an elimination block” so uh that’s spoiled thanks

I sorta get that we have to introduce the concept of it, but we should have done that when we met up after dinner

That entire thing is supposed to be a secret to the freshmen

Especially because of how BD reacted

He was like “Tell them about the rewards!”

And that’s an even bigger secret

So then everyone started whispering “freshman of the year” so surprise: spoiled

So then we completely revealed that, and I had to raise my hand because I was FOTY, and the other two also had to raise their hands but aaaaa

The piccs cheered for me though haha it was sweet

Thankfully, with all of us so tense you could feel it in the air, crash and burn wasn’t spoiled

The fact that we do stuff before sugarloaf was though and it makes me angry

dinner

then the antics

We did a whole band elimination block

I committed suicide--I wasn’t about to do that whole thing

A senior baritone won that

Then it was time for the block that mattered: the freshmen only

Basically the piccs dropped like flies except for maybe two, but they did well

Colour guard won, which nice since they’ve never done that

I should know, I currently have the list

Breaking the streak of only trumpets and drumline getting it one section at a time

Though piccs are slightly annoyed because their DI was a picc and knows the secrets

Then time for crash and burn

What’s supposed to happen is that we set up for pregame, and then they say “returners step out” which effectively freaks out the freshmen

But this time they straight up said “freshmen set up pregame” which ruins that

Then they got to the final block and were being yelled at to stay in set

Then the SL for the percussion gave us their air horn and we went wild

Basically the goal is to get them to break attention

We did a ton of vine references and broke quite a few of our piccs

One of them though was unbreakable so kudos to her, especially since she’s been sick all week and couldn’t do most rehearsals

Picc section has been dying in more than one way

She picks up on stuff so quickly though she’s amazing

Then we went up the hiking trail, hung out at the top, did the senior speeches, got emotional, took some awesome section pictures, amazing GB album covers (that’s what we call our squad pics)

squad piccs

After the senior speeches, we do the cult stuff. Singing the alma mater and fight song. However, before this, we’re supposed to take a pledge--or the freshmen are, at least

However our band pres forgot to get a copy of the pledge, so she had to call the band pres from last year (who graduated) and it was pretty funny

We did the cult stuff first to give him time to send it over

After that NSL called us over to give us a speech and talk about how proud she is of us and dang I love her

I miss mom and dad too, though

The freshmen: Why do you call yourselves gingerbread We made gingerbread houses together,,,, it’s not that interesting of a story

We hiked down

I very quickly figured out that my dinner of Lots of Bread wasn’t quite enough

My friends fixed that real quick

We also played pokemon go this entire time

And uh yeah that’s pretty much the day. I’ve been typing this on and off for two hours so I’m gonna go sleep

But also, another thing from yesterday:

At lunch I misheard someone say something and heard the word “wet” instead. But my dumb brain also took that as slang for “rad” so guess what the picc section says now

Yeah it’s pretty wet

Did I explain that yesterday? I dunno but I wanted to make sure you guys knew because it’s a Thing along with the handshake and I’m excited

Have I talked about the alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic song? I’ll try to mention it tomorrow if not

Have I mentioned how much we talk about vines because that’s still happening it’s honestly fantastic

A new vine reference every five seconds really

Tomorrow is a short day. Expect a shorter post. 

[queen-of-ice101]

For the Valentine's day prompts, Rhen and Dameon!! Anything at all would make me ecstatic, but to get you started, once you had a modern AU idea where Rhen always beats Dameon to paying for the date, in increasingly elaborate ways including bribing the workers and paying ahead of time. OR, last year you had a fic started for Christmas/Valentine's day that I think had to do with ice skating? Literally anything! It's fluff day!!

Aaaaa I remember that convo!! Here m’lady is your fluff, and Happy Valentines Day

My Treat - A RhenxDameon holiday fanfic

As the sun set in the distance, the fading light cast a warm glow over the sparkling city of Thais. The pinks and reds along the horizon were perfectly fitting for that particular date, as it set on their festival of love.

It was a day that was cherished by many, even the sullen and unwillingly single could be coaxed into joining into the fun with flavourful treats and daring games. The streamers in the air above their heads shimmered and twirled with the help of careful spells, traditional dancers dancing seemingly effortlessly through gauzy scarves hung specifically for this event.

“Dameon!! Look at those colourful fish!” The excited chirp of a lilac-haired young woman.

The tall young man with her laughed softly, allowing his companion to drag him through rows of people to the brightly lit booth.

“Rhen, the last fish that you got ended up dying. It probably isn’t the wisest idea to get a new one.” Dameon teased, glancing over her shoulder at all the fish in front of them.

Big violet eyes gazed up at him a moment entreatingly before Rhen let out a sigh and nodded, stepping away from the fish.  “True, plus I don’t think that Softly would leave it alone.”

At the mention of their curious cat and the idea of a fish being brought around Dameon cringed, earning a laugh from Rhen who looped an arm through his.

“Lets go look at the dancers! And there are food carts, we should try some of the snacks!” Was the eagre suggestion, only for her forward motion to be brought up short by Dameon pulling her back.

“Actually… I have something else I’d like to show you. A Valentines surprise in a way?” He said with a teasing grin, resting his other hand over where she gripped his arm.

He led the way through the crowd, a man on a mission as he guided Rhen through the streets into a smaller side plaza. At the far end stood a restaurant, heart-shaped lights dancing across the cobblestone patio in front of the door.

“You’re taking me here?! They have world renowned Valentines cakes!” Rhen had surpassed average excitement now, and she couldn’t help but bounce in place as she took in the decorations.

“Is that a yes to my surprise?” Dameon asked, eyes sparkling as Rhen let out an exuberant cheer and flung her arms around his neck to hug him.

“Yes!!”

They quickly approached the door, the server shooting Rhen a bemused smile at the excitement before moving to the reservation book.

“Table for…?” He droned, clearly having asked that too many times that night.

“Pendragon.” Dameon stated, the man checking before waving them in.

“Right this way.”

Rhen’s eyes were wide as they moved down the aisle between tables, from the oak ceilings hung some of the biggest chandeliers Rhen had ever seen, twinkling like stars and reflecting light all across the floor. Dameon’s hand rested on her back, guiding her forward as she stared all around, eyes lingering on the giant display table of cakes.

Soon they were seated in a booth off to the side, an elegant heart candle on the table between them, Rhen eyeing the table in front of them in confusion.

“They don’t have menus?” She questioned, Dameon smiling and shaking his head as he gestured towards a serving cart at another table.

“They do tasting menus for couples, so I picked the one for the ‘extra hungry couple’ from their reservations list.” He shot Rhen a knowing look and she covered her mouth to muffle a laugh.

Their conversation was cut short as the server arrived to take their drink orders, handing Dameon a small menu to look through of beverages. For a moment Rhen watched him, before oh so casually slipping her hand into her purse to withdraw her wallet.

She cleared her throat softly, before repeating the noise louder at the lack of response. As the waiter looked over she carefully slid her bank card over, attempting to keep her motions subtle so her scarily attentive husband didn’t notice.

“Ma’am?” The server asked softly, Rhen winking and sliding the card to the edge.

The man was just reaching down to take it when a larger tan hand reached over to cover the card and Rhen’s fingers.

“Good try love.” The gently teasing comment made the lilac-haired young woman heave a sigh, looking guiltily up at Dameon who quickly gave his drink order so the server would leave.

Once the server was gone Dameon released her hand, chuckling as Rhen drew the card back to her side with a grumble. She had been so close!!

However, as the trays of food began to arrive at their booth all thoughts of paying vanished to the back of her mind, Rhen eagerly trying every plate that came to them and comparing their opinions of each new food. Neither of them were foodies, but it was great fun to pretend to be one for the night.

Partway through the meal Rhen’s eye caught sight of a server carrying a debit machine, eyes brightening with a certain amount of mischief as she made a point of looking around the room.

“I need to use the restroom, I wonder where theirs is.” She commented, reaching over to grab her purse without meeting Dameon’s eye. “I’ll be right back.”

Instantly she was up and out of the booth, making her way to where a server stood with a machine as with a triumphant grin she reached into her purse… only to find herself without a wallet.

She spun back to face the table, and let out an outraged squeak as her husband casually held it up between two fingers with an expression of carefully manufactured concern. He gestured to it and shrugged, as if to say that he had no idea how it could have been left at the table with him. Rhen could almost see the glow of magic fade around it, and even though it drove her nuts how her plans had been thwarted she couldn’t help the slight grin that flickered across her face.

As soon as she returned to the table he made a show of handing the wallet back.

“You must have dropped it on the seat in your haste to leave, you really should keep a better eye on your things my love.” The sun priest tisked lightly, eyes sparkling with humour.

She narrowed her eyes at him playfully, conceding defeat once more as she slipped her wallet back into its rightful place.

“You haven’t won yet.” She muttered, before picking up her fork and taking a dainty bite of her food, setting Dameon into a fit of laughter.

As the meal progressed the two of them found themselves eyeing the cakes more and more, with their dinner came complimentary cake samplers and if Rhen was honest that was the part she was most looking forward to.

“Your desserts~” A server sang out, approaching with a cart of delectable treats.

Row upon row, slices of dessert were slid across in front of them, cakes of all kinds and colours. The server bowed once the table was full, and no sooner had they left Rhen was quickly cutting loose a piece with her fork. She looked up to see Dameon watching her with a bright gaze, and after a moment of contemplation held the fork up to his lips.

“You came up with this amazing idea, and it’s only fair you get the first taste of these legendary cakes.” Rhen commented, her husband smiling softly and accepting her food offering.

The desserts were heaven, and even once they had both had their fill they had a full to-go bag of half finished slices for tomorrow. Slowly they rose, and with one side look at her brown-eyed love Rhen grabbed her wallet and took off for the front counter.

“Sir I need to pay for this right away!!” She announced, shoving the card across the counter at the man and pointing at the machine. “It’s very urgent!”

The server stared at her a moment wide eyed before clicking a few things on her computer. Then, the server glanced at Dameon before grinning slightly at Rhen.

“I’m afraid I can’t do that, the bill was paid in advance yesterday.”

Silence.

Then Rhen slowly, very slowly, turned to face Dameon who was wearing a look of boyish pride as he wrapped an arm around her and kissed her forehead.

“You can get us a snack later sweetheart, tonight was my treat.”

[verdigrisprowl]

Bevel’s Movie Night, as hosted by Prowl - Jumanji & Steven Universe

As hosted by the other Prowl. Not this one.

Jumanji was a mildly terrifying movie about the consequences of playing a mysterious game that yields unknown real-life consequences, and the Steven Universe episodes were the two most disturbing ones, and the room thinks that Bevel probably gave them to Prowl to play as revenge against Soundwave for the cards losing her Star Saber.

Prowl (the other Prowl) revealed that she’s half a billion years old. Soundwave had an emotional crisis. Prowl (this Prowl) wants tips on dealing with info creep.

Today Smokescreen 7:31 pm 😮! Prowl! Prowl 7:33 pm Smokescreen. *hope you like Bevel's open first floor of a half-built building look* Omicron 7:33 pm *big predacon peers in?* Prowl 7:34 pm *hears the predacon approaching, there's plenty of space* Welcome. Smokescreen 7:34 pm /Smokescreen's got no room to judge! His Cybertron's not that different Omicron 7:36 pm *Huh, the predacon blinks around and sits down, chirping at smokescreen, tilting her head at the music* ItsyBitsySpyers 7:37 pm *Soundwave walks in and resists the urge to walk right back out.*

[[You would.]] Smokescreen 7:37 pm !! /Smokescreen's chirping back at the predacon!/ Prowl 7:37 pm *too late you're already here, Soundwave* Omicron 7:38 pm *chirps again, then to soundwave, there might be a meeper under a wing again, if its okay* Prowl 7:38 pm *Prowl doesn't mind so long as no one breaks any laws* ItsyBitsySpyers 7:39 pm *He remembers that he said he wanted to see them the next time. He heads over to Ice Queen and crouches, curious.* Omicron 7:41 pm *Icy lays down to make it easier, and lifts a wing for Soundwave to see a startled feline like sparkling under it* VProwl 7:43 pm *appears. ... and immediately looks around to make sure he's not in the wrong place. this is not the usual crowd.* ItsyBitsySpyers 7:43 pm *Soundwave holds a hand out for them to sniff and - after a bit of digging through his files - plays back a purring sound.* VProwl 7:44 pm *But this IS the usual place. so.* ... Alternate. Hello. ItsyBitsySpyers 7:44 pm *Pings Prowl. Good evening.* Prowl 7:44 pm *at least the location is the same* Hello. Bevel is still in space so she asked me to host for the evening since I was available. VProwl 7:45 pm I see. She's working for you currently, isn't she? *pings Soundwave back. Good evening.* Prowl 7:45 pm She was, yes. Omicron 7:46 pm *to soundwave as hatchling reaching out with small paws to touch his hand and sniff again...it smells like The Thingy* She's the first of the lot to transform, she might try again this evening *Proud Predacon Queen* VProwl 7:47 pm "Was"? ItsyBitsySpyers 7:48 pm [[Already?]] *Is so very, very still, so as not to startle the hatchling and their tiny paw.* [[Well done, youngling.]] Prowl 7:48 pm Her unexpected space trip does make employing her rather difficult. Smokescreen 7:49 pm /Smokescreen's watching the hatchling, hoping to see if she'll try again!/ Smokescreen 7:49 pm rude youtube Omicron 7:50 pm yes, it supersized us O.o normally the insecticons are the ones that can transform the earliest. But it only happened twice so far. I think she takes after skybite

Hatchling: *gives a soft mew, sniff sniff...maybe nibble on the fingers too* VProwl 7:51 pm ... She's... not going to be continuing when she comes back? *the concept of somebody losing their job for anything short of blatantly acting against the core function of that job is somewhat alien to prowl* Smokescreen 7:55 pm /OH he's singing along/ ItsyBitsySpyers 7:55 pm [[Sky-Byte?]] *Why does he know that name. Search. Search.* [[The shark poet...?]]

*Lightly wiggles his fingertips.* [[Oh dear. He's being consumed by a great predator. Someone call an emergency vehicle.]] Prowl 7:56 pm It didn't seem feasible to hold her job for an unknown amount of time. I'd be happy to rehire her when she returns. *the important question, can Smokescreen sing well?* Smokescreen 7:57 pm /He can!/ ItsyBitsySpyers 7:57 pm *He's being recorded, too.* ((i love this)) Prowl 7:58 pm ((it's such fun ((starting soon as this is over if everyone's ready ItsyBitsySpyers 7:59 pm ((yep)) VProwl 7:59 pm ((yep)) Smokescreen 7:59 pm ((Sounds good! i might leave partway through azxcvbmn busy night Omicron 7:59 pm He is a poet, 😊 *Icy purrs, even if her skybite isn't famous or anything outside of her crew* and a good play writer too.

Hatchling: *tiny purr attempt too...and faceplants on soundwave's hand as she slips. Yep, she's an amazing cuddly predator* ((I'm good)) Prowl 8:00 pm ((no worries, smokey Prowl 8:01 pm *Prowl is now actually paying attention to the nearby conversations* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:02 pm [[The multiverse could do with more mechs like tha--ah! Be careful...]]

*Nudges her back up onto Ice Queen and peers closely. Any damage to her head?* Omicron 8:04 pm *Icy peers carefully with her good eye, but doesn't seem worried after a moment*

hatchling: *meeps, shakes head and tries to grab fingers again. * VProwl 8:04 pm *... he's gonna. just. mosey on over. and crouch next to soundwave. to inspect the new small one.* Smokescreen 8:05 pm ((adsbnmvcx yeah im gonna have to go i gotta get dinner but thank you still! one day i'll be able to stay for a full night ItsyBitsySpyers 8:05 pm *Stretches a feeler out behind himself and curls it toward the movie screen. He nods at Prowl and scoots over just a tad.*

[[What is this one's name?]] ((aaaaa bye!)) Prowl 8:05 pm ((no worries, later! Omicron 8:05 pm ((have safe night!)) VProwl 8:06 pm *... scoots a tiny bit closer to soundwave.* Omicron 8:07 pm *Icy is a convent couch?* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:07 pm ((omg he's not sitting on her i promise, he's just crouching near)) Omicron 8:07 pm ((its okay if they want to I mean!)) VProwl 8:08 pm ((but that would be RUDE)) Omicron 8:09 pm (not to Icy, its normal for her to be climbed on and have others perch on her XD) ItsyBitsySpyers 8:10 pm [[...Letting him take the blame?]] Omicron 8:10 pm ....what is with some humans? Omicron 8:11 pm Hatchling; *teetering, trying to get both forepaws on soundwave. he as an interesting arm to climb on?* VProwl 8:12 pm *glances up at the screen, but then back at the hatchling.* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:12 pm *Turns his arm as flat as it can go from this angle and taps close to his elbow with two fingers. Come on up. He's sure Prowl would like to see you too.* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:13 pm *...Does not trust the drums. He didn't see any speakers on that box.* Omicron 8:15 pm Hatchling: *gasp! climbing place! careful, but not shaky pads over the offered arm, sniffing along it and then what she can of soundwave's* ........ ((wonderbread? pffft)) ItsyBitsySpyers 8:16 pm [[There we are. Their designation?]]

*Sloooowly twists himself toward Prowl and nods again. Here you go. An opticful.* VProwl 8:17 pm *... what's he being nodded at for?* Omicron 8:17 pm Hatchling: *mews, is visable now?* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:18 pm *Encouragement to look is what for.*

[[What in Primus' name--]] Omicron 8:19 pm what....the frag? Prowl 8:19 pm That did not go how I expected it to. VProwl 8:19 pm *there's screaming on screen. looks up at multiple flying things?* *and then back down at hatchling.* Hello. ItsyBitsySpyers 8:19 pm [[The game box pulled the human in? Where did he go? There wasn't room inside.]] Omicron 8:20 pm subspace? Prowl 8:20 pm Or a ground bridge. VProwl 8:20 pm Miniature space bridge? Disassembles the molecular structure and reassembles it on the other side? ItsyBitsySpyers 8:20 pm [[Perhaps, to any of those. That is an advanced game for 1969 on Earth.]] VProwl 8:21 pm "Advanced" or alien. Omicron 8:21 pm hathcling: *little nose stiffing at the closer VProwl, new person!* VProwl 8:21 pm Or magic. As movies go. VProwl 8:23 pm *watches the hatchling sniff for a moment, then glances up at Icy.* This is—you said this hatchling's learned how to transform? That's... a thing new ones need to learn? Omicron 8:26 pm For a lot of beast-formers in my native world yes. *she nods, and shifts her bulk to close her wing, and not bonk soundwave or prowl doing so* Some have to finish growing their t-cogs I was told, or some don't realize they have them for a time ((host poof?)) ItsyBitsySpyers 8:27 pm ((computer restarted. they'll be back soon)) Omicron 8:27 pm [kk] Prowl 8:27 pm ((tada i return Omicron 8:28 pm ((welcome back!)) VProwl 8:28 pm ... Huh. Yes, right, Predaking had that issue, didn't he. ItsyBitsySpyers 8:28 pm [[This is not the first time he has heard that - Predacons or otherwise. It is interesting to see another case.]] Prowl 8:28 pm They need to grow their t-cogs? *welp now Prowl's interested* Omicron 8:29 pm *Icy nods* took me about a half vron to learn, but, well. I wasn't a normal case as far as I can tell. VProwl 8:29 pm Maybe the game itself is the speaker? Its actual surface might vibrate to produce the drumming sound? *he's only half watching the movie* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:30 pm [[He'll buy that.]]

[[But how does it produce THOSE?]] Prowl 8:31 pm The ground or space bridge? VProwl 8:31 pm The same miniature space bridge technology that captured the other one? Omicron 8:32 pm Hatcling: *flops on soundwave's arm, its not at all bothered with being looked at, but starts mewing for pets please* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:32 pm [[What a strange thing to build with space bridge tech. He wonders if it has a list of preprogrammed--]] Omicron 8:32 pm what the? O,o Prowl 8:33 pm ...this does not seem like a very safe game. VProwl 8:33 pm Considering that it has matching rhymes to go with the things it's summoning, I'd say it probably is preprogrammed. Omicron 8:33 pm it does not. Please keep it FAR away from my crew ItsyBitsySpyers 8:34 pm *He doesn't remember any rhymes about humans in leaves.*

*Soundwave absently scritches the hatchling under the chin.* VProwl 8:34 pm It seems like the kind of game meant for adults trained in combat, rather than children. Prowl 8:35 pm The one human rolled a five. He's the human from 1969. Omicron 8:35 pm he aged in the subspace-spacebridge place? ItsyBitsySpyers 8:36 pm [[He'd have to have aged, it's been more than twenty years.]] Omicron 8:36 pm True ItsyBitsySpyers 8:36 pm [[That's... what is that. A fourth of a human's life?]] Omicron 8:37 pm Hatch: *sloowly melting with scritches* VProwl 8:37 pm It said he had to "wait in the jungle." Perhaps he was bridged to whatever location the creatures come from. *oh! a cop!* *......... oh. a cop.* Prowl 8:38 pm *!!!!* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:38 pm [[A moment of silence for the lightbar.]] VProwl 8:38 pm *cops never get treated well in movies like thidLKJFLSJ * Omicron 8:38 pm O__o primus VProwl 8:39 pm *BULLET STRAIGHT THROUGH LIGHT BAR. that is both extremely painful-looking and a GRAVE insult.* Prowl 8:39 pm *internally cringing* VProwl 8:39 pm *externally cringing* Blaster 8:39 pm ....what just happened? ItsyBitsySpyers 8:39 pm [[A monkey fired a gun from inside a police car.]] Omicron 8:39 pm *chirps at hatchling*

Hathcling: *looks up, puffs up and gives a sort of hiss in defense! maybe?* Prowl 8:40 pm Ugh. *don't remind her, Soundwave* Blaster 8:40 pm Ah. Yikes ItsyBitsySpyers 8:40 pm [[Shh, shh.]] *Pat pat.* VProwl 8:40 pm *reaches back to rub his light bar* Omicron 8:40 pm *chirps a greating to Blaster as her hatchling calms down* Blaster 8:40 pm Hello ItsyBitsySpyers 8:41 pm *Glance at Prowl. You okay there?* [[Good evening, Blaster.]] VProwl 8:41 pm (("they're over on adams street" you dick you coulda warned him)) Blaster 8:41 pm Hello, Soundwave ItsyBitsySpyers 8:42 pm [[...He only missed his creators by four years.]] Blaster 8:42 pm ((RIGHT!? Omicron 8:42 pm that that was an aft move VProwl 8:44 pm ... They went into the car that the stung person came out of? That seems... not bright. ItsyBitsySpyers 8:44 pm *It's like when they were renting the car.* Blaster 8:44 pm ....that poor car Omicron 8:44 pm Hatchling: *mews at blaster too, then small paw pats soundwave, more pets?* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:45 pm *Well. Maybe not that bad. But it felt like it.* VProwl 8:45 pm *PROWL FIGURED IT OUT FASTER THAN THAT.* *and he found the right stick on the first try thank you very much.* Omicron 8:45 pm that wasn't so wise .....good response lion Blaster 8:47 pm They're goading him into it ItsyBitsySpyers 8:47 pm *Soundwave looks down at the hatchling. Still more?*

[[They are. The small one is clever.]] VProwl 8:48 pm Whatever he saw, it wasn't bad enough to kill a sixth grader. Omicron 8:48 pm is he talking about predacons? ItsyBitsySpyers 8:48 pm *Soft huff at Prowl's comment.* Blaster 8:48 pm Or it didn't want to see what sixth grader tasted like Prowl 8:49 pm I'm sure we'll all find out exactly what the game is capable of soon enough. Omicron 8:49 pm Hatchling: *soft purr, all the pets are good, she lays on his arm* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:49 pm [[....Ah.]] [[The other human girl.]] VProwl 8:50 pm ... I wonder if your turn gets skipped if you die. Blaster 8:50 pm Possibly? ItsyBitsySpyers 8:50 pm [[How morbid.]] *Pet pet pet. He hopes the hatchling is too young to understand what's on screen.* Omicron 8:50 pm It would make sense to I think Prowl 8:50 pm I would think so. What are they going to do? Put the dice in the corpse's hand and shake them out? VProwl 8:51 pm You don't know how sophisticated the game is, maybe it would just glitch up and never progress again. Blaster 8:52 pm ...... She's out Omicron 8:52 pm pffffffffft Blaster 8:52 pm And....kidnapped her VProwl 8:52 pm So only one of three options is possible. One, the game skips over dead players. Two, the game doesn't skip over dead players, but nobody has ever died playing before so it's never been a problem. Or three, somebody has died playing it, but the game ended before it was their turn again. Omicron 8:54 pm hmm... O_o Blaster 8:54 pm Oh dear Omicron 8:54 pm *hisses at screen, reminded of something* ItsyBitsySpyers 8:55 pm *Points with his other hand.* [[An Audrey Two?]] Blaster 8:55 pm Do....plants normally doooohmy VProwl 8:55 pm ... Or, I suppose, yes, four: somebody died but they put the dice in the corpse's hand to roll. Prowl 8:55 pm The first makes the most amount of sense. The game seems quite intent on trying to kill them. Omicron 8:55 pm ....not noramlly *bares fangs at screen* Prowl 8:56 pm *oh no that poor police car* Blaster 8:56 pm Primus Omicron 8:56 pm how is that car alive? ItsyBitsySpyers 8:56 pm *Slight cringe.* Blaster 8:56 pm That poor car VProwl 8:56 pm *winces at the poor police/police car.* Omicron 8:56 pm Hatchling: *happy flop* VProwl 8:57 pm That ascribes malice to the game that may not be there. It may simply be designed for a different audience than the one that picked it up. Prowl 8:57 pm True. Omicron 8:58 pm hmmm Blaster 8:58 pm Probably made for people who could handle it Omicron 8:58 pm ((bling)) Prowl 8:59 pm Though nothing about it has proven it isn't malicious so far. VProwl 8:59 pm Off the top of my head, I can think of, oh... four? four mechs who would LOVE a Cybertronian equivalent to this game. ItsyBitsySpyers 8:59 pm [[...It wouldn't pose much threat here. Everything it brings in would asphyxiate.]] VProwl 8:59 pm And they're all living on Debris. ItsyBitsySpyers 8:59 pm [[You may add three more sitting upstairs.]] Omicron 8:59 pm O__o Blaster 8:59 pm What just...Who? VProwl 9:00 pm *points at Van Pelt* THAT is the kind of person this game was designed for. Prowl 9:00 pm ...his father? Omicron 9:00 pm I think I would agree with you VProwl 9:00 pm What did that poor police car do to anyone?! ItsyBitsySpyers 9:00 pm [[That is not his father. His father is dead.]] Prowl 9:00 pm They sound alike. Blaster 9:00 pm I have no idea, but that poor car Omicron 9:01 pm over kill much? That car need a medic Prowl 9:01 pm What did they do to the car now? ItsyBitsySpyers 9:01 pm [[Blew holes in its side and shot out its windows.]] VProwl 9:01 pm Shot in the side and through the windows. Blaster 9:02 pm ....oh no ItsyBitsySpyers 9:02 pm [[An earthquake?]] Blaster 9:03 pm Time to move ItsyBitsySpyers 9:04 pm [[...Oh dear.]] VProwl 9:04 pm What do you think it does if it's someone's turn to roll but they've been banished to the jungle? Does it skip them, does the game force a five or eight roll before their next turn, or does the game reach an impasse? Blaster 9:04 pm That's not good VProwl 9:05 pm ((amurrka)) ItsyBitsySpyers 9:05 pm [[The games Rumble and Frenzy play simply skip the mech's turn and make the other one keep playing.]] VProwl 9:05 pm Do they play games like this? ItsyBitsySpyers 9:06 pm [[...None that summon dangerous beasts, but they have a fondness for Earth games of all kinds. Arcade often upsizes the ones they find for them.]] [[Oh, well done, Peter human.]] Prowl 9:06 pm Very smart. Blaster 9:06 pm Good work VProwl 9:07 pm ... You know, it wouldn't be THAT difficult to design a game like this. All you'd need is some sort of wildlife preserve with a population of the creatures you'd need for the game, a miniature space bridge generator, and some sort of scanner like the sort Starfleet has that lets you identify the species of lifeforms from a distance that the space bridge generator can use to scoop up members of the species that the game needs for each turn. Omicron 9:07 pm *Icy blinks looking around confused, did she black out?* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:07 pm [[...Surely you're not encouraging its creation.]] Ratchet 9:07 pm [[ IS that his dad?? ]] ItsyBitsySpyers 9:08 pm ((van pelt is played by the guy who plays his dad. symbolism)) Prowl 9:09 pm It can tell he cheated? Omicron 9:09 pm [[didn't that thing with van say something about darkest fears?) VProwl 9:09 pm Gyroscopes in the dice, perhaps. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:09 pm *...The monkeys remind him very much of a certain pair of minis.* VProwl 9:09 pm No, I'm not encouraging, just—hypothesizing. ... There ARE people who would enjoy it. There's a market. *no not the police motorcycle.* Prowl 9:10 pm That poor motorcycle. VProwl 9:11 pm Indeed. Omicron 9:11 pm *Icy's is making a mental note to neeever have this game thing near her crew.* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:11 pm *His biolights dim at the sight of them crushing the car.* Blaster 9:11 pm ............. Omicron 9:11 pm why would you climb on the car? *she winces* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:11 pm [[You could have told us we were watching a snuff film.]] Prowl 9:12 pm I didn't know! Blaster 9:12 pm Whhhhhhhy VProwl 9:12 pm Humans don't tend to warn for damage to vehicles. Unfortunately. Prowl 9:12 pm This was the movie Bevel wanted shown tonight. Omicron 9:12 pm At least I make sure any cars don't run remotely before chewing on them ItsyBitsySpyers 9:12 pm [[...Did you do something to anger her?]] Prowl 9:13 pm I don't think so? Blaster 9:13 pm ....... Omicron 9:13 pm PFFT go sparklings VProwl 9:13 pm ... This also seems like the kind of game Bevel would like. Really?! You just endangered him! You trapped him in one place. Blaster 9:14 pm -winces- Omicron 9:14 pm why not get the keys? Blaster 9:14 pm That poor car ItsyBitsySpyers 9:14 pm [[...He admits he's almost curious, himself.]] [[But only almost. We can get this kind of terrorizing without asking from the Underworld.]] *LOUD huff at the monkey cops.* Omicron 9:15 pm they weren't thrown far at all Prowl 9:15 pm *facepalms* Ratchet 9:15 pm [[ ................ is anyone else reminded of the giant poop ]] ItsyBitsySpyers 9:15 pm ((YES)) Ratchet 9:15 pm [[ with that detergent on the floor trick ]] VProwl 9:15 pm ((oh my god)) ((yes)) Prowl 9:16 pm ((YES I'm considering any version of this a form of public endangerment. Omicron 9:16 pm ((*ANGRY YELLING FROM OMIE*)) ItsyBitsySpyers 9:16 pm [[He already learned his lesson.]] Omicron 9:16 pm ((THAT"S NOT HOW TANKS WORK AT ALL)) ItsyBitsySpyers 9:17 pm [[...He's aware of how the game works? Is he its inventor?]] VProwl 9:17 pm Maybe a willing participant. Omicron 9:17 pm .......... Blaster 9:17 pm !!!! ItsyBitsySpyers 9:17 pm [[...A dead one, now.]] VProwl 9:18 pm He apparently lives in the same preserve where the other hunted animals come from. He's likely a willing participant. Omicron 9:18 pm or someone that was trapped there before that never came out? VProwl 9:18 pm ... Well. "Hunted." I'm presuming that, as the game is MEANT to be played, the players would hunt them. In THIS game they seem to be more the huntING animals. Prowl 9:19 pm Ugh, the door. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:19 pm [[...What is wrong with the Peter human?]] VProwl 9:19 pm He's turning into a monkey. He's got good reason to be upset. Prowl 9:19 pm He's turning into an animal of some kind? Omicron 9:19 pm is that pain or fear? he's changing into something? ItsyBitsySpyers 9:19 pm [[Is that what it is?]] Blaster 9:20 pm .... ? VProwl 9:20 pm Oh. Yes. When he cheated it made that his punishment. Blaster 9:20 pm oh Omicron 9:20 pm oh my ItsyBitsySpyers 9:20 pm [[He's been wonder-- oh, it's making him one of the monkeys.]] Pause. [[...Is that where it gets the monkeys. Cheating players.]] Blaster 9:21 pm -winces- Omicron 9:21 pm *winces at that poor car* Blaster 9:21 pm The car... VProwl 9:21 pm If that were the case, then there wouldn't be any monkeys, because the game was last played twenty-six years ago and was buried who-knows-how-long before that. Blaster 9:21 pm And...he's alive? VProwl 9:21 pm Unless they're the descendants of prior players? ItsyBitsySpyers 9:21 pm [[They could be.]] VProwl 9:21 pm *winces. that poor car.* Prowl 9:21 pm No. No no no no. VProwl 9:22 pm ... Oh, no. Blaster 9:22 pm ................ Omicron 9:22 pm ...for primus sake no Blaster 9:22 pm -hides face- ItsyBitsySpyers 9:22 pm *Soundwave tilts his helm.*

[[...He's done that before.]] Prowl 9:22 pm *winces* VProwl 9:22 pm *puts an arm over his waist and gives Soundwave an alarmed look.* Blaster 9:22 pm WHY Omicron 9:22 pm At least its no longer going to suffer? *not mentioning seeing her mate eat cars like that* Prowl 9:23 pm *angry door twitch in Soundwave's direction* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:23 pm *Soundwave pings Prowl with a comfort tag.* [[Arena days. And during the war. Not to you.]] Blaster 9:23 pm .......... Omicron 9:23 pm go outside VProwl 9:24 pm Why would they get to higher ground when they can just go out the front door? It's right there. Omicron 9:24 pm Hatchling: *mews?* Blaster 9:24 pm .....oh no ItsyBitsySpyers 9:24 pm [[The table can hold all four of them but a door can't hold two shipwrecked humans?]] Prowl 9:24 pm ...what? ItsyBitsySpyers 9:25 pm *What lovely beasts. Look at their teeth.* Omicron 9:25 pm that's not how jaws work frowning** VProwl 9:25 pm It wasn't a door, it was was part of the molding. Plus they were freezing to death. Blaster 9:26 pm Wait What? ItsyBitsySpyers 9:27 pm [[Molding, then. The Titanic documentary, Blaster.]] Blaster 9:27 pm Oh Prowl 9:27 pm Titanic? Omicron 9:27 pm *confused look at soundwave* VProwl 9:27 pm Anyway, she's lucky he didn't get on with her. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:27 pm *Resumes patting the hatchling. There, there. The scariness is temporarily gone.* [[Oh, he knows that one. They do not like that game.]] *Pause.* [[Both Prowls would like that game.]]

[[Why was she lucky?]] VProwl 9:28 pm Because he was clearly abusive and would have ruined her life if she'd stayed with him. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:29 pm [[Oh, that. Yes. He thought you meant it another way he hadn't thought of.]] VProwl 9:29 pm No, just that way. *SPIDERS* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:29 pm [[And Prowl - the Prowl from here. A large ship that sank.]] VProwl 9:30 pm *they're not as fuzzy as the one he knows.* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:30 pm [[It's too bad the police car is gone now.]] *Tiny trembles.* Blaster 9:30 pm ??? Omicron 9:30 pm Hatchling: *rests her head on soundwave's arm, and looks at screen, then younging focuses and Scream! jumping up and fumbling* Prowl 9:30 pm I gathered that. Omicron 9:30 pm !!!!!! *hiss!* Prowl 9:30 pm *huffs* Blaster 9:30 pm Are they supposed to be that big? VProwl 9:30 pm Why? *give him a second.* ... *halfhearted whap* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:31 pm *Accepts the whap as his fate.*

[[Calm down, youngling. It is only a film.]] Omicron 9:32 pm Hatchling: *trying to hide now* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:32 pm *Hah. Right over his face.* Blaster 9:33 pm ...... ItsyBitsySpyers 9:33 pm [[...This game is NOT allowed in his home.]] Omicron 9:33 pm what the frag? VProwl 9:33 pm Hff. Blaster 9:33 pm This game is trying to kill them Omicron 9:33 pm Its going nowhere near Dreaded Wings >C ItsyBitsySpyers 9:34 pm @P: [[Perhaps we should locate a copy and deliver it to Starscream.]] Prowl 9:34 pm It's probably succeeded in killing the girl. Blaster 9:34 pm I don't blame you VProwl 9:34 pm We can neither confirm nor deny that the game is actively attempting to kill them. @S «He'd burn it.» Blaster 9:34 pm ....Well HE is ItsyBitsySpyers 9:35 pm [[...Fascinating.]]

@P: [[Pity.]] Omicron 9:35 pm that seems like it is by way of creatures and hunter Blaster 9:36 pm ???? ItsyBitsySpyers 9:36 pm [[...Hold on, now.]] Blaster 9:36 pm What? Prowl 9:36 pm ...it undid everything. VProwl 9:36 pm "Trying" implies intent. If it's merely programmed to move objects as the game is rolled, then it's not TRYING to do anything. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:37 pm [[What of everyone and everything that had lived in the meantime? They must be dead now. Or in a splintered timeline.]] Tarantulas 9:37 pm *comes in at the literal end of the movie, oops* VProwl 9:37 pm ... The game took the gun that Van Pelt purchased while he was here. That implies that the game does indeed merely work by space bridge, rather than "creating" and "destroying" objects. Otherwise it wouldn't take an object with it that wasn't part of the game. Omicron 9:37 pm splintered timeline Blaster 9:38 pm More than likely Omicron 9:38 pm hatchling: *still hiding against soundwave, spiders on the screen scared her* VProwl 9:39 pm So yes. Bridging, apparently. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:39 pm *Well, hopefully the hatchling doesn't look over at the one that just walked in.* Tarantulas 9:39 pm *yes, is Quite Spidery* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:39 pm [[Terrible use of a bridge.]] VProwl 9:40 pm Not if competent fighters are playing the game somewhere safe. A dedicated arena, for instance. Omicron 9:40 pm Hatchling: *might, but has head hiding* Omicron 9:41 pm do the kids remember them? VProwl 9:41 pm They would either be born knowing or else the knowledge would spontaneously appear in them at the appropriate time. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:42 pm *That's precisely how he feels when he sees someone else doing something he's seen go wrong in another timeline.* Blaster 9:42 pm ..... Omicron 9:42 pm Hatchling:: *peeks up with a mew?* Tarantulas 9:42 pm ...What movie was this? *has no fricken idea what's going on but is gonna try to sit wherever prowl is* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:42 pm [[Jumanji.]] *They are over near Ice Queen. Soundwave has a hatchling on his arm.* VProwl 9:43 pm *prowl is crouched next to soundwave, observing said hatchling.* Ratchet 9:43 pm [[ frybo!!! ]] VProwl 9:43 pm You missed spiders. They weren't very fuzzy. Omicron 9:43 pm *Icy looks over at him, as long as Tarantulus behaves around sparkling she's okay with him* Prowl 9:43 pm *hopes Bevel's other choices for tonight aren't so... whatever that was* Blaster 9:43 pm ? ItsyBitsySpyers 9:43 pm [[Oh, the gem creatures.]] Omicron 9:44 pm ((Tarantulus is a fuzzy spider?)) Prowl 9:44 pm *is listening to Pearl's lecture* Fascinating. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:44 pm [[Er.]] VProwl 9:44 pm *couldn't hear it under Steven's internal monologue.* ... What did she say? Tarantulas 9:44 pm Ooh, a shame. Maybe I'll have to watch the movie myself sometime. *hovers near prowl, leaning on whatever he can* *tara is DEFINITELy a fuzzy spide* VProwl 9:45 pm *all of prowl is available for leaning.* Prowl 9:45 pm *Prowl repeats Pearl verbatim* These shards have a powerful partial consciousness that has been harnessed by Gems throughout history to create semi-sentient drone soldiers with the capacity to follow basic orders. Gems once created an army of these drones but found their obedience waned as the shards overdeveloped inside their uniforms and turned on their commanders. You see, any shard inside any sort of container could become a monster! Blaster 9:45 pm What...just.... Omicron 9:45 pm hatchling: *will have a better reaction to fuzzy spider then when she sees him* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:46 pm *...Is actually impressed by that. Offers Prowl a small clap with his own hands.* VProwl 9:46 pm Ah. Thank you. Prowl 9:47 pm *nods* Blaster 9:47 pm ...he really should have listened Omicron 9:47 pm Hatchling: *blinks at Vprowl, listening his his voice, calms down* Blaster 9:47 pm This is going to end...badly, isn't it? VProwl 9:48 pm Very badly. ... That was a very poor order. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:48 pm [[Extremely.]] Omicron 9:48 pm yes Prowl 9:48 pm That was a terr- Yes. Omicron 9:49 pm hatchling: *soft paw on soundwave's arm, can she climb up to shoulder?* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:49 pm [[...How has he learned that much already.]] *Soundwave will have to lean on both Prowl and Tarantulas to twist his arm enough to let the hatchling climb safely, but if they let him, then he'll let her.* VProwl 9:50 pm Humans have a very dim outlook on labor. Omicron 9:50 pm online? Tarantulas 9:50 pm *certainly allows sw* Omicron 9:51 pm Hatchling: *happy chittering* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:51 pm [[This is. Quite a bit darker than the last few incidents, isn't it.]] Prowl 9:51 pm No, he did not. Blaster 9:52 pm ........ VProwl 9:52 pm It is. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:52 pm [[Again? Has he still not learned?]] Tarantulas 9:52 pm He's a /child/. Omicron 9:52 pm *Icy sniffs at tarantulas* VProwl 9:53 pm They're effective for very limited times, aren't they? As soon as he ends the battle quickly and retrieves the shards. Omicron 9:53 pm sparklings don't learn too fast either....though racer got better about nibbling on strangers' pedes after prowl got him VProwl 9:53 pm ... Sorry. Omicron 9:54 pm you didn't mean to, and racer was big enough to not be too bothered afterwards. ItsyBitsySpyers 9:54 pm [[What is THAT.]] Blaster 9:54 pm .............. Prowl 9:55 pm This was a mistake. Blaster 9:55 pm I'm worried Tarantulas 9:55 pm *is sniffed! freezes nervously* Omicron 9:56 pm *big predacon inspecting fuzzy spider, but...okay for now with him* Blaster 9:56 pm What Tarantulas 9:57 pm *tara probably smells weird since he's metal AND organic, but there's nothing fishy about him* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:57 pm *Imagining one of the Constructicons doing the whomp-whomp thing with Prowl's avatar. Tries not to shake. Doesn't want to drop the hatchling off his shoulder.* Omicron 9:58 pm *she knows that smell, has met tiny predicons before* VProwl 9:58 pm *confused glance. was the show that funny?* ItsyBitsySpyers 9:59 pm *Not by itself, no....* Blaster 10:00 pm I'm WORRIED Tarantulas 10:01 pm Rightfully so. VProwl 10:01 pm It's a little worrisome. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:01 pm [[He's suddenly grateful being a carrier unit isn't like this.]] VProwl 10:01 pm Pfff. Omicron 10:01 pm Hatchling: *sniffing at soundwave's neck, and she settles and peers around* Blaster 10:02 pm ....... If it was...I....oh Primus Omicron 10:02 pm ......O__o Prowl 10:02 pm *wonders if this has ever happened to Bevel* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:02 pm *Tries to see the hatchling on his shoulder. Has to use a feeler.*

[[Though this reminds him of the time he thought he could teach a regular cybercat to-- to-- that's horrifying.]] Blaster 10:03 pm You got that right Omicron 10:03 pm what sort of infection? VProwl 10:03 pm ... I think he needs more training. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:03 pm [[A great deal more.]] Blaster 10:04 pm Yeah VProwl 10:04 pm ((greg is such a good supportive terrified confused dad)) Tarantulas 10:04 pm I got the impression the shape-shifting wasn't supposed to imbue parts of your body with sentience in the first place, so I think this miiiight be something... beyond training. Prowl 10:04 pm ((I love him so much Omicron 10:04 pm Hatchling: *so confused at hearing the mews??? what is it???* Blaster 10:04 pm Is it supposed to be this dark? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:05 pm *He probably wasn't going to sleep well tonight anyway.* Blaster 10:05 pm Because this just...kinda worried me Alot Prowl 10:05 pm I don't know. This is just what Bevel wanted me to show everyone tonight. I am so sorry. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:05 pm [[He questions Bevel's choice in... everything.]] Blaster 10:05 pm What did we do to her? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:06 pm [[Gave her the card that caused her to lose the Star Saber.]] Omicron 10:06 pm I just adopted a medic, surely that couldn't have upset her? Blaster 10:06 pm Wait, what? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:06 pm [[Nothing. How have you been?]] VProwl 10:06 pm ... Ah. Yes. We DID just watch a movie about the dangers of playing improperly-explained games with randomized outcomes. Blaster 10:06 pm ...... She lost something because of the cards Prowl 10:07 pm Well, I didn't play Soundwave's game. What did I have to learn from this? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:07 pm [[Smokescreen drew for you. Ask him.]] [[And yes, she did.]] Prowl 10:07 pm ...he what? Blaster 10:07 pm Oh. Guess that would upset her Prowl 10:08 pm You need to tell me exactly what he did. Now. VProwl 10:08 pm ... Hold on, is that a thing? Does drawing a card "for" somebody pass it on to them? /What cards did Scavenger draw./ ItsyBitsySpyers 10:08 pm [[He doesn't know. Prowl hasn't told him whether or not it worked.]] Tarantulas 10:09 pm *muttering* ...How many people DID draw cards? Goodness. *as if he's one to speak* Prowl 10:10 pm Whether or not what worked? What did he draw? Blaster 10:10 pm So, I'm guessing I got off easy, huh? Omicron 10:10 pm I did, ws tempted to but...I have hatchlings and a colony to take care of ItsyBitsySpyers 10:11 pm [[Let him think.]] He's been trying NOT to remember all of that, mostly. [[The Starscream shooting Megatron from behind, a Rodimus Star, and wishes. He wanted you to see Jazz again.]] [[And yes, you did.]] Prowl 10:11 pm ... ItsyBitsySpyers 10:12 pm *He's distracted now. This is a thing of interest to him.* Blaster 10:12 pm ....I really need to stop doing stuff like that, considering the risks VProwl 10:12 pm ... Did it work? Prowl 10:13 pm I haven't seen Jazz at all. *dreams don't count obviously* VProwl 10:13 pm *shoulders sink in relief* Omicron 10:13 pm Hatchling: *very confused staring at Tarantulus???* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:14 pm *One of his does too. The other keeps itself up so the hatchling will stay safe.* Prowl 10:14 pm *decides she likes this song* Tarantulas 10:14 pm *notices the staring, tentatively reaches out a spidery limb to the hatchling to sniff if they so choose?* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:15 pm *Is prepared to swat the limb away if it scares the little one. Hopes it doesn't.* Omicron 10:16 pm Hatchling: *wide eyed, stays very still, but fuzzynes is throwing her off. so after a klick a small paw touches the leg* Tarantulas 10:17 pm *holds VERY still but is extremely pleased* *to ice queen* What's this one's name, might I ask? Omicron 10:18 pm Hatchling: *so strange, yes strange. too strange to be scared of now* She doesn't have one yet, we've been thinking of a few temporary ones, like Racer's ItsyBitsySpyers 10:19 pm *Soundwave's spines are quivering a little. What delicious audio.* Omicron 10:19 pm ((I really need to name her)) Tarantulas 10:20 pm Ah, I see. *gently moves his spide paw, as if scooping up the hatchling's paw on top of his* Omicron 10:21 pm I think the workers were calling her peddle for some reason. Prowl 10:21 pm Impressive vocals. Blaster 10:21 pm -Primus, that was a performance- Tarantulas 10:22 pm Peddle? I can see it, hyeh. Omicron 10:23 pm Hatchling: *lifts her paw, blinks, pats it on the spider paw? is it like an insecticon's little grabby feet?* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:24 pm @P: [[...You DO know he wouldn't crush you like that.]] *Sort of a question, sort of a statement. Yes, he's still concerned about the way Prowl reacted. Mostly because he saw the way Prowl reacted to what happened to his alternate.* VProwl 10:24 pm ... Why "Peddle"? Is she metaphorically selling something? Tarantulas 10:24 pm (( https://orig00.deviantart.net/ee2b/f/2013/121/8/4/claws_of_a_tarantula_by_melvynyeo-d63p45b.jpg the fuzziest paw Prowl 10:24 pm *wait* MY Smokescreen, yes? *Prowl needs to make sure she questions the right bot* VProwl 10:24 pm @S «I know you wouldn't without being given a reason.» Omicron 10:24 pm From what Betta said she likes chewing on the peddles of crystal flowers (spider paws are cute) VProwl 10:25 pm Oh! Petals. Omicron 10:25 pm .....*paaaaauses* what did I say? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:26 pm [[Yes. Ours. The one that wrote his own Covenant of Primus.]]

*...Is that a good answer? It's probably the best answer he can hope for. He nods agreement.*

@P: [[And he does not foresee that happening.]] Prowl 10:27 pm *screws up her face in annoyance* That book was a travesty. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:27 pm [[You're telling him. Smokescreen claimed he was a Senator. He also said you fought the Quintessons. Absolute nonsense.]] VProwl 10:27 pm @S «I do not foresee giving you a reason in the near future.» *wasn't smokescreen right tho* Tarantulas 10:28 pm *soft boops at the hatchling's paw from time to time to keep her entertained* Prowl 10:28 pm ...that one is actually correct. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:28 pm *He was. About two things, apparently.* Prowl 10:28 pm I was referring to him claiming Optimus was one of the original thirteen. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:28 pm [[Oh, Primus. Yes, that idiotic hero-worship gone too f-- you WHAT.]] Prowl 10:28 pm *she's forever stuck on that one because it's offensive to her* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:29 pm *Picks up the hatchling, hands it to Tarantulas, and spins around to STARE.* Prowl 10:29 pm You didn't know? Omicron 10:29 pm Hatchling: *fascinated staring, then meeps!* Tarantulas 10:29 pm *takes the hatchling eagerly and easily, precious beb* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:30 pm [[That's impossible. You would be older than Remedy. You would be older than SHOCKWAVE. Nobody but the true Primes have lived that long.]] Prowl 10:30 pm You're welcome to age me if you'd like. I know how old I am, Soundwave. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:30 pm [[Give him access to your chronometer.]] Blaster 10:30 pm .....? Prowl 10:30 pm ...fine. Tarantulas 10:31 pm *hopefully the ice queen's alright with the hatchling getting carefully snuggled up to tara's fuzzy chest* Prowl 10:31 pm *stands up and offers her hand to him* Will telepathy suffice? VProwl 10:31 pm ... Oh. Cool. I'm going to live a long time. Omicron 10:31 pm ?? *confused predacon? but has her good eye on the spider mech?* VProwl 10:31 pm What are "the Quintessons"? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:32 pm *To the Prowl he's dating:* [[You had better.]]

*He snatches that hand so fast. And after about 45 seconds, slowly topples back out of his crouch and onto his aft. He'll just stay sitting there, then, shall he?* Omicron 10:33 pm Hatchling: *is he in bot mode? big predacon kitty in a way* Tarantulas 10:33 pm (( yep, bot mode! how big is the hatchling? 😮 VProwl 10:33 pm *looks at soundwave. looks at alternate. looks at soundwave.* ... *looks at alternate* So how old are you? Prowl 10:34 pm *levels her visor at him* The Quintessons are tentacled organics that enslaved us prior to the Golden Age. They did such a successful job that Cybertronians are still coming out of the well with spaces to hold them in our alt modes. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:34 pm [[The... the aliens from the boxverse documentary. With the bad trials and the Sharkticons. They were--]] *Looking back at other Prowl.* [[You can't POSSIBLY--]] *Rubs his crest with his other hand.* [[There were legends that said they came here to control us. We met them once elsewhere, but - that is, Megatron and Optimus--]] *Back to own Prowl.* [[You can't. HOW.]] VProwl 10:34 pm Oh. Right, those. Yeah, we've uh—we haven't dealt with them. Omicron 10:34 pm [she's younger then racer, who's pony sized, like grate dame big cat sized ish] Quintessons are slavers Prowl 10:35 pm Sentinel survived until the Autobot-Decepticon war. Is it really so unbelievable that others would make it longer? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:36 pm [[Sentinel was a protected, pampered fool with all the rights and powers that once came with the title of Prime. You are not.]] Tarantulas 10:36 pm (( good good!! proportionally just looks like a human holding a cat then, yus Blaster 10:37 pm -turns and blinks at Soundwave, only now registering what happened- You okay? Omicron 10:37 pm Hatchling: *meeps, bats at fuzz, distracted from tentions* Tarantulas 10:37 pm *will let her bat all she wants while he listens in keenly* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:37 pm [[Perfectly fine. What else would he be.]] Prowl 10:37 pm *she sits back down and frowns* He was better than that once. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:38 pm *He is not perfectly fine.* Blaster 10:38 pm ......you fell over Omicron 10:38 pm ....do you want to date my old egg? *slight evil moment sorrry* VProwl 10:39 pm *pats soundwave's knee.* If it helps, I'm still under five million years. Tarantulas 10:41 pm *really, REALLY wants to know how old sw's prowl is, but she didn't answer when vprowl asked, dangit. too gauche for tara to ask now* Omicron 10:41 pm Hatchling: *mew in the quiet?* Tarantulas 10:41 pm *pets the hatchling distractedly* VProwl 10:41 pm *prowl just wants to know how many times older she is than the entirety of recorded Cybertronian history in his universe* Omicron 10:42 pm ....soo...any ideas for a name? Prowl 10:42 pm *oh yes, distracted by Soundwave freak out* Do you want the exact number or would you rather I rounded to the nearest million? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:42 pm [[He was NEVER better than that. And you - you KNEW he was going to the Hall of Records to help piece together our history. That fool librarian in the second tower called you about it often enough. Why didn't you speak up?]]

*Looks at the pat to his knee, looks over at avatar-Prowl, and nods sort of helplessly.* Prowl 10:42 pm ((oh look it's Tara's song VProwl 10:42 pm Please assume that I always want an exact number. Tarantulas 10:43 pm (( it's totally on my tara playlist Blaster 10:43 pm ((holy shit it's actually Sting Omicron 10:44 pm (nice) Prowl 10:44 pm *smiles, exact numbers are good* 534,864,284 Earth years. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:44 pm *His vents rattle.* Tarantulas 10:44 pm *ok hold on just a hot second* VProwl 10:44 pm ... Huh. Blaster 10:45 pm -cough- Omicron 10:45 pm *pauses. blinks at PRowl* Blaster 10:45 pm What Omicron 10:46 pm Hatchling: *flingers to nomnoms one?* Blaster 10:46 pm How Prowl 10:46 pm *would blink back but she doesn't have eyelids* Omicron 10:46 pm I realize I have no context for this. VProwl 10:46 pm Well, you're 44.57 times older than my universe's mythical origins of our entire species. Prowl 10:46 pm ...oh. *newbuild universe* VProwl 10:47 pm Yeah. Oh. Blaster 10:47 pm ..... ItsyBitsySpyers 10:48 pm *He can't process this. He's going to just rest his forehead on Prowl's shoulder and stare into the seam.* VProwl 10:48 pm *pats Soundwave's head.* Omicron 10:48 pm .....did you see primal predacons in your world? ItsyBitsySpyers 10:49 pm *A sort of mumbly mental broadcast. It's basically half-completed thoughts.*

[[They were older than that.]] Prowl 10:49 pm Much older. Omicron 10:49 pm the were? VProwl 10:50 pm ((imagine this playing before baseball games)) Prowl 10:50 pm ((best Tarantulas 10:50 pm *still petting the hatchling and allowing the batting and nomming* Prowl 10:50 pm *wait what were we holding onto Tara you had a thought share it with the class* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:50 pm [[Is anyone else here a living relic that he doesn't know about, or is this the only case.]] Prowl 10:51 pm Tch. Omicron 10:51 pm Hatchling: *has no care about what's happening onther then new person to play with* Tarantulas 10:51 pm *he didn't have anything in particular, just a huge case of being taken aback* Omicron 10:51 pm *lifts a foreleg at soundwave's sort of question* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:51 pm [[Speak.]] VProwl 10:52 pm Still in the single digits. Blaster 10:52 pm -slight sinking in his seat- Omicron 10:52 pm I'm a primal PRedacon queen from before what killed the others. and only survived becuse of some old prime that saved several predacon eggs somehow? VProwl 10:52 pm Half a billion years, huh. ... Something to look forward to, I suppose. ItsyBitsySpyers 10:53 pm *Buries his face harder at Ice Queen's statement.* Tarantulas 10:53 pm *squinting at ice queen* ...And how old, approximately, does that make you then? Prowl 10:53 pm So I'm not technically the oldest in the room. Huh. Omicron 10:53 pm I would really like to know what stasis was used on me as an egg for that. But I'm only several million years old VProwl 10:53 pm *pets Soundwave's head.* ... Am I competing with an actual baby for youngest person in the room? Tarantulas 10:54 pm You just might be, hyeh. Blaster 10:54 pm ........ Omicron 10:54 pm at leas... I hatched back then? I have no idea how old my...I was in the egg Blaster 10:54 pm -is not going to comment on that- -Sorry Prowl- Prowl 10:54 pm And Soundwave, much of that history you have been looking into is highly personal for me. Sharing it is... difficult for me, but there are now some records in the Hall. *smirks at the other Prowl* You're very mature for your age. VProwl 10:55 pm *looks at the hatchling* I'm glad you're here. Omicron 10:55 pm Hatchling: *dares to put a paw on Tara's face* ? VProwl 10:56 pm Thank you, I haven't heard that since I was around a million. Tarantulas 10:56 pm *his mandibles tickle and nip at the paw* Prowl 10:56 pm You're welcome. Omicron 10:57 pm Hatchling: ?!?!?? *pulls paw back, she was nibbled! that's her job! ..... puts paw on his face again* Blaster 10:57 pm -is just going to wait out the age game going on- ItsyBitsySpyers 10:57 pm *He's going to devour them like a space slug in a pile of scrap metal. When he can think straight.*

*Is now thinking of amica-Prowl living to 500 million years and quietly growing depressed because he knows there's no chance that will be the case for himself. And because information creep is a thing for most mechs.* Omicron 10:58 pm ....if it makes any differnace soundwave I am only aware of being a few million years old? Tarantulas 10:58 pm *huffs a bit of laughter, nipping again, but actually offers the hatchling back to ice queen after a bit* ItsyBitsySpyers 10:59 pm [[Yes. Good.]] *Rising abruptly.* [[He has - there is something he should update. Thank you for the disturbing entertainment. And the access.]]

[[Goodnight, all.]] Omicron 10:59 pm *Icy shifts and with careful jaw picks her hatchling up* Blaster 10:59 pm Good night! VProwl 10:59 pm *is kind of wondering about being five hundred million himself. Info creep starts to set in on memories older than about six million, so he won't remember most of it, but...* Oh. Good night. Omicron 10:59 pm ....rest well when you can? Prowl 11:00 pm Of course. Blaster 11:00 pm Right. Time for me to go too. VProwl 11:00 pm *... he's not ready to leave and he didn't bring his projector.* Blaster 11:00 pm G'night VProwl 11:00 pm Tarantulas, did you bring your projector? Can I go through it? ItsyBitsySpyers 11:00 pm *...Stops at the door to send Prowl a series of three pings.* Tarantulas 11:01 pm I - just a moment, yes. *has to scrounge about in a subspace but eventually produces a projector* VProwl 11:01 pm *ping ping ping* ItsyBitsySpyers 11:02 pm *And then he carries on his way, looking a little slower and more mechanical than even his usual pace.* Tarantulas 11:02 pm *a goodnight ping to soundwave and a nod in his direction* Omicron 11:02 pm *she grooms her hatchling before looking over at host prowl, with a puzzled look* VProwl 11:02 pm *... concern ping as Soundwave goes* Prowl 11:03 pm *her visor dims as she powers it down* Omicron 11:04 pm do you know much of predacons of your world? Prowl 11:05 pm The ancient ones or the ones Shockwave created? Omicron 11:06 pm both perhaps? Tarantulas 11:08 pm *whenever vprowl's avatar is set up, tara's taking his hand and leading him to a proper seat, eh?* VProwl 11:08 pm *but the hatchling is over here......... ok.* Tarantulas 11:08 pm *it doesn't have to be far, shh* Omicron 11:09 pm Hatchling: *setting on floor beside icy now if that helps?* VProwl 11:10 pm ... Let me know if this is inappropriate subject matter, I don't know, but, ah—your universe—info creep IS a thing, isn't it? How do you—deal with that? Omicron 11:11 pm ...what is that? Prowl 11:11 pm They're a race of ancient Cybertronians capable of transforming into beasts. Miko calls them dragons. They were destroyed by the Great Cataclysm. Shockwave used fossils to... clone them. Somehow. I don't know how the CNA could have survived so long. Omicron 11:13 pm if multiple eggs could survive a stasis tube until modern times, can the CNA in traces or something not as well? VProwl 11:15 pm Info creep? As you get older, earlier memories deteriorate. Past around four million, you start forgetting little details from your earliest life. Six to seven million year old memories can deteriorate to the point that major, important details can be completely forgotten. At least, that's when it sets in among my Cybertronians. Omicron 11:15 pm *she blinks at VProwl....has never heard of this?* Prowl 11:15 pm I have a series of sub-drives. Soundwave likely has a similar set up for his own data, but my network is much more extensive. I've never suffered from info creep, but I've been meticulous about making certain it won't happen. ItsyBitsySpyers 11:16 pm ((IT'S A GOOD THING HE'S NOT HERE RIGHT NOW OR HE'D BE REAL PISSED lmfao)) VProwl 11:17 pm ... I see. *coincidentally, he's been looking into something quite similar.* If the information isn't classified, I'd be interested in hearing about how you've had it set up and maintained. Prowl 11:17 pm ((she said likely, she doesn't actually know for sure, also this is for Cro VProwl 11:18 pm ((i still need to post that)) ItsyBitsySpyers 11:18 pm ((you do)) Tarantulas 11:18 pm Please, yes. Prowl 11:18 pm ((I found a Zootopia fanvid to this song and the fact that it exists makes my crops grow Tarantulas 11:18 pm *is glad vprowl asked for specs, tara knows it's not his place to but is dying to know* Prowl 11:19 pm *jerks her helm toward the sound of Tarantulus' voice, oh right he's here* VProwl 11:19 pm *Prowl doesn't have to worry about info creep affecting more than memories of colors and textures quite yet; on the other hand, early-onset info creep, induced by shoddy mnemosurgical work and repeated violent mental invasions...* Tarantulas 11:19 pm *YEP just hella awkward* Prowl 11:20 pm It's not classified. I'm happy to share the information with you. Omicron 11:20 pm O,o hmm VProwl 11:22 pm I'd appreciate it. Omicron 11:22 pm I've never heard of this *looks at her sparkling, thinking of her crew she's picked up* Prowl 11:23 pm *she pointedly turns her visor toward Tarantulus* Should I send you the information as well? Tarantulas 11:24 pm I - yes! That is, if you don't mind. You - hyeh, don't have my comm yet, do you? Prowl 11:25 pm No. We've never spoken before. Tarantulas 11:26 pm *sputters for a moment, but can't honestly say they've spoken one on one, now can he* Tarantulas 11:27 pm I - I suppose not. *broadcasts a short-range ping for prowl to pick up his comm anyway, though* Omicron 11:27 pm Is this thing, this ino...what ever common for modern mecha in worlds like your own? VProwl 11:27 pm It's universal. It's a fact of growing old. Omicron 11:28 pm hm... Tarantulas 11:28 pm *distracted enough by the song to make him snicker* Omicron 11:28 pm I have another question, not retaliated, if I am? VProwl 11:30 pm *... is the other question also aimed at him? he's not sure. looks around vaguely, then nods in case it is aimed at him.* Omicron 11:30 pm *its to both prowls in fact* Prowl 11:30 pm It's information that would be beneficial to all Cybertronians. Ratchet's been helping me compile the data into a... a medical journal to be shared with everyone. It's only the first draft, so I can't guarantee it's quality yet, but I can forward it to you and... *motions to Tarantulus* you? We haven't been formally introduced. Tarantulas 11:31 pm I was going to say, hyeh. My apologies, the designation's Tarantulas. ItsyBitsySpyers 11:31 pm ((ONE OF MY FAVORITES)) Prowl 11:31 pm ((I love this piece 😀 VProwl 11:31 pm ((it's excellent.)) Tarantulas 11:31 pm (( fuckn. i've never seen a vid of it before Prowl 11:31 pm Prowl. Omicron 11:31 pm If one wanted to...find out about an alternative of ones self somewhere. how hard would it be. Not to contact, primus not that but more to make sure that other will stay far away. VProwl 11:32 pm It depends on the alternate. Some are more plentiful—or perhaps, simply more prominent—than others. It'd actually be easier to make contact than to find an alternate by other means; I've had some success finding alternates of people simply by entering minor variations on the frequency of the one I already know. Omicron 11:33 pm I don't think it, she, what ever would be plentiful. Prowl 11:33 pm I'm aware of at least three other Prowl. Tarantulas 11:35 pm Hmmn. Are you searching for an alternate within a particular universe, or are you looking for just any at all? Omicron 11:36 pm *icy hesitates, looking at VProwl and back to hols before crossing her forelegs* I....there is one I know of, from someone I met in a dimension Dreaded Wings jumped to. VProwl 11:36 pm I've met three versions of myself, and heard of a few more beyond that. Omicron 11:37 pm or rather he had met my alternative Omicron 11:38 pm Form some of the things that I've seen on Dreaded Wings comms, that unicronian thing? It just got me thinking. *icy isn't sure how to ask something* VProwl 11:40 pm And you want to avoid making contact with that alternate? ... I've got a few like that too. Prowl 11:41 pm @P: Which ones? VProwl 11:42 pm I'll send you their comm frequencies later. They're... not faithful representations of our hypothetical platonic ideal. Tarantulas 11:42 pm *snickers a little at that, the Platonic Ideal of Prowl* Omicron 11:43 pm from what I was told this alternate was predacon like...but not. Something else. Worse I think. Prowl 11:45 pm Worse how? Omicron 11:45 pm *she nods, wants to advoid but not loos track if that makes sense? she can lead in battle or raid, take care of her colony but multi-verse tracking is far over her head* .... *looks at the prowls...* unicronian. VProwl 11:46 pm Oh. Yeah. *gestures at Tarantulas.* Some of his, too. Tarantulas 11:46 pm *buries his face in his hands. prowl why* VProwl 11:46 pm ... And at least one of Soundwave's. Prowl 11:46 pm *shudders* VProwl 11:47 pm *looks at his alternate* There's one bit of good news, I haven't run into any of us like that yet. Prowl 11:47 pm Ah, good. Tarantulas 11:48 pm *shaking his helm, lifts face again and sighs* I doubt there's really any way to actively avoid such an alternate, Ice Queen, but if it comforts you any, *I* personally haven't run into any of *my* Unicronian alternates yet. Omicron 11:51 pm I hope so *nods to him* I need a metrotian ship to get between worlds, from what I heard she just does it on her own *rests head on the floor beside her hatchling* but I hope you're right. Tarantulas 11:55 pm For both our sakes, I certainly hope so as well. VProwl 11:57 pm *although he's doing an excellent job of not showing it on the outside—just the discussion of Unicron is giving him the feeling of ghosts crawling under his armor. He wants to get out and he doesn't want to go alone.* ... Tarantulas, is it alright if I head over to your lab? VProwl 11:57 pm *although he's doing an excellent job of not showing it on the outside—just the discussion of Unicron is giving him the feeling of ghosts crawling under his armor. He wants to get out and he doesn't want to go alone.* ... Tarantulas, is it alright if I head over to your lab? Omicron 11:58 pm *chirps and she stretches as much as she dares* yes.... *sniffs at at tara, then she give a softer sound, didn't mean to put mechs off* Prowl 11:58 pm It might be a good time to end things. I need to lock up before I leave. Tarantulas 11:59 pm *momentary surprise, but:* Certainly. VProwl 11:59 pm All right. ... I'll be waiting. *hint hint.* Yesterday Omicron 11:59 pm *picks up her hatchling and puts on her back, giving a polite bow of the head to the host* Tarantulas 12:00 am It's a pleasure to finally have met you. *to sw's prowl, of course* VProwl 12:00 am *disappears* Prowl 12:00 am *nods back* Omicron 12:00 am ((thank you for the stream)) Prowl 12:00 am ((of course! Tarantulas 12:02 am *says his farewells as un-awkwardly as possible and heads out* Prowl 12:03 am *will wait until everyone else has left before powering her visor back on and picking things up as best as she can before locking the building up for the night*

[onlyjihoons]

college! minhyung

a/n; inspired by a series of unfortunate events that happened to yours truly, and it’s my first time writing a college au so please enjoy:’)

major: music and audio tech

mark really liked music and making music so when he heard there was a course for it he immediately signed himself up for that

and he’s in the school’s dance club,, a very underrated dancer

tbh he partially got in because of his looks

also an underrated visual in nct

but mostly because this boy got those sick moves and he does music too?? yes please

i’m not saying that he’s the campus hottie but that’s exactly what i’m saying

but he’s really low-key and just wants to pursue his passion in music

and do well

you and mark met through this thing where you get admitted early into a course you like

you,, chose communications and media management or mass communications, as you would like to call it(i shall refer it to cmm)

and mark was there for the early admission exercise too because he had it as a backup if he couldn’t get into music and audio tech

at first the whole room was super tense because,, cmm is fiercely competitive

and you needed more than just language to get through this whole thing

when you arrived, you took a seat at the back because,, isn’t that what students do

and then mark came into the room like a really awkward bean

literally bows to everyone while saying excuse me

and he takes his seat beside you(!!)

you were lowkey screaming because,, why would someone as hot as mark sit beside you,, an average girl who just wants to get into the damn course

and your school didn’t had guys like that

let’s take a moment to imagine mark in casual clothes, like that red lacoste polo tee and ripped jeans and black vans and a kanken?? did that made your heart race? because it made my heart do just that

ya’ll know exactly which pic im referring to

so you decided not to be a chicken and make friends w him

“i’m really nervous,, i’ve yet to internalize my script for the screen test later”

“same,, i’m more worried for the written test tbh” with that shy smile of his

ok b4 we move on there are 3 components of your early admission exercise thing

1. written test 2. screen test 3. interview

and basically you have to go through all of that lmao

ok let’s get back to the story

“i’m sure you’ll do well, uhm..”

“mark”

“mark, yep”

“and you’re?”

“y/n”

“that’s a pretty name ^^”

you swore your heart dropped

fast forward to the interview, you and mark were in the same group

and the damn lecturers had their radar on you bc wow reader you’re a catch

“so y/n, we saw that you write fiction in your portfolio, right?”

you broke into a sweat bc they ain’t gonna reveal that you write fanfictions in front of mark

“yeah i do”

“so could you please come up with a plot and characters for a current affair you know?”

you were pretty shook because fanfic ideas only hit you when it’s the right time(ff writers do you feel me)

so you were stuttering,

“i lost my childhood friend in a tsunami??”

and the lecturers literally cracked up at your idea

but they couldn’t blame you though, its hard to come up with an answer on the spot

at the end of the interview, mark was also lowkey cracking up

“omg i can’t believe you said that y/n, but i gotta admit it was pretty creative”

“i know right, why did i say that…” 

“i thought it was really creative and different though, i liked it”

there goes your heart

fastforward to the beginning of the school term

mark and you exchanged numbers on that day and when you guys received the results of the posting he wasn’t in cmm but music and audio tech

tbh you were rlly happy for him bc you guys were convenient friends from that day on and he was so excited and passionate about making music its just so so heartwarming

and well, the first assignment the lecturer gave was about a collaboration?? article

it can be between any student as long as its a different major

and it applies to every student on campus gdi

so the first person that came to your mind was mark

so after your lecture you ran straight to the block mark’s lecture hall was at

and as soon his lecture ended you ran up to mark who was busy chatting with his newfound friends

“mark! did you get the collaboration assignment?”

“yeah i did, why?”

“c-can i collab with you?”

and all his friends were all stunned like,, why is this girl suddenly coming up to mark to collab

“s-sure, why not?” with the mark giggle, you know what i’m talking about

“good, i’ll see you soon then,” you winked, leaving mark dumbstruck

and when you left your heart was leaping out of your chest and you mentally slapped yourself for winking at mark

anyhow, you and mark would meet up every other day to work on the assignment, with mark as your protagonist of your article

and mark makes a music piece, as you take part in producing the music piece

but the song is actually about you!!

basically mark talks about what he learns in the course, like making music and stuff

he also plays the guitar which is a plus

whilst you guys were collabing

mark gained attention for his insanely good looks, which he often denied and pushes the campus hottie title to taeyong,, his senior

and also his music making and lyric writing talent

have you seen his rap freestyle in snowball project??? like how did you even mark lee 

and you gained attention for your writing, one of the top cmm students in school with a bright personality and media sense

and rumour goes around the campus that the best students of both majors are collabing and are already scoring those As lmao

that rumour was true and everyone was looking forward to the finished products of the geniuses of the school

while you two were collabing you two got to know more about each other

and you know,, you,, like,, like,, each other its so cute 

you two keep sending signals to one another

for mark its adding smileys to his texts and a few hearts and like holding the door when you enter the recording studio and all those gentlemanly stuff ugh so sweet

for you,, its just more affection and skinship and playful slaps on the shoulder

the rest of the school; “pLEASE DATE ALREADY”

both of your friends literally could sense those signals but the both of you couldn’t

so on the last day of doing the assignment you and mark would show each other’s completed assignment

you showed mark your article of him, alongside with a candid picture of him working on the music you took secretly

“omg y/n,, this is so good, thank you so much”

“you’re welcome mark,, it’s nothing,, really”

and mark showed you his finished music piece and you were so proud of him because the song actually sounded legit and not by a college student

after the music ended, mark looked at you seriously and started fiddling with his hands

“you know,, y/n,, i’ve been wanting to tell you this in the longest time…”

“what is it?”

“that,, i really like you,, since the d-day we met, i really like how you are so passionate about writing and stuff… and how pretty you are and…”

“i like you too, mark, i really really like you”

and the you two hug and boom youre dating aAAAA so cute

dating college!mark would be the softest thing ever

he would memorise your favourite drink and buy it for you every morning without fail

you reckon mark would be broke by the end of the year from buying your favourite white chocolate mocha from starbucks every morning lol

and wait outside the girls’ dorm for you

and the main point is he looks good while waiting for you that sometimes you come down a lil later to just take candid pics of him waiting for you LOL

if mark’s lectures end earlier than yours, he would wait for you outside your lecture room like omg sweetest boyfriend ever

basically you guys are like inseperable

but he’s a lil shy with the pda during the first steps of the r/s so expect loads of blushy mark

but when he’s warmed up to it he’s like the clingiest baby ever

he does give you space tho,, which youre thankful for

and when he stays up too late to do his music assignment you would creep into the studio to bring him some snacks and coffee

and make sure he gets sleep because this boy can’t be stopped unless youre around

you joined the dance club soon after he joined an like you two are the literal power couple with the visuals and talents just,,, debut together please

when ya’ll did 1million dance studio’s All I Wanna Do choreography iT WAS LIT AND SLAYING EVERYONE WAS CHEERING

mark is generally rlly shy with compliments so you always compliment him so that people dont take advantage of his humility if that makes sense

like there was once he had a group project and je did most of the work and everyone was like “mark you did all the work!! this isnt a group project”

mark was like no omg my teammates did the work too

and his jackass teammate was like “oh mark only did half of the work and we did the most”

you were ready to fight that asshole and mark had to literally hold you back 

mark really likes it when you steal his hoodies and wear it to lectures bc you look so cute in them

and his graphic tees too this boy has gr8 fashion ngl

when the break rolls around you guys would go cafe hopping and eat till your stomachs were almost exploding

and also shopping for clothes and all that

mark was willing to be your human guinea pig when you buy makeup when your hand runs out of space for swatches

and when its time to pay mark just shoves his credit card to the cashier and youre like

“mark youre gonna be so broke thats $128 worth of makeup”

and you pouting and mark had to use his fingers to lift your lips up into a smile

“you’ve done so much for me for just being my girlfriend, babe, just let me pay for it this once”

and it was the 34th time he paid lmao

anyhow dating!college mark is all pure and fluffy and innocent

please give mark lots of love