#Stem engineering toy

[stemeducation1-blog]

Why STEM Educational Toys Are Essential for Your Child’s Growth

Toys have changed and evolved substantially over time. Today, STEM-building toys are widely available, which can be quite useful in developing the interest and confidence of your child in engineering, math, technology, and science even before they start school. Providing kids with STEM education toys would be a good way to jump-start their learning process. A lot of educators today mention that it is vital that kids are introduced to STEM as early as possible. After all, society is steadily advancing toward digital media, artificial intelligence, and robotics. In this situation, getting kids interested in STEM early in life would be a good way to set them up for future success. Children love to play with toys, and their development flourishes with their help, advancing their creativity, imagination, motor skills, and brain function.

STEM toys can be vital to developing young minds and getting your child interested in various useful subjects. A good STEM engineering toy can support your child's education at home by making learning highly engaging and fun for them. Getting such a toy would be a good idea for kinesthetic learners, as it can provide them with a more hands-on learning experience through something they are interested in.

Whether you're acquainting your child with biology, geometry, or mathematics, STEM toys are the most effective means of sparking early interest in these subjects. These toys are designed for enjoyment, demystifying STEM topics and alleviating any intimidation children may feel during the learning process. Early exposure to STEM toys enhances the fun factor in learning and cultivates a positive inclination toward these subjects in children.

Details of companies selling STEM toys can be found online.

[thechildrensmuseum]

Silly Putty was discovered by chemical engineer, James Wright, while he was looking for a rubber substitute during WWII. Silly® Putty was first sold in 1950 and soon became a kid favorite.

[buildcollect]

Just finished building this epic ROKR Marble Run 3 and WOW! It's like being a kid again, but with way cooler (and sturdier) building pieces. Putting together all the twists, turns, and funnels was surprisingly satisfying, and now I get to watch those marbles go wild! This thing is mesmerizing - might have to time myself to see how fast a marble can race through the whole course. #adultfun (but seriously considering hiding it from the neighbor kids...)

[toysadelaide]

https://www.switchedonkids.com.au/product/vex-robotics-explorers-rescue-division/

VEX Robotics Explorers Rescue Division: 

Time to call in for backup. The VEX Rescue Division Explorers by HEXBUG are there when you need them. This playset leaves the door wide open for creative interstellar adventures. Experience the rescue station with positionable solar panels, a removable mini rover, and an astronaut figurine. Also included is the orbital shuttle complete with adjustable thrusters and opening landing doors. There to lend a helping hand when you need them, send in the VEX Explorers Rescue Division by HEXBUG.

[mamawasatesttube]

ok i put a longer post abt tim's Emotional State in drafts for when my brain is less melted but re: tim and going to college im just gonna get a lil silly with it. hear me out.

i have this whole vague story in my mind for tim's college days moonlighting as red robin as he tries and figures out what he wants out of life. (it's a while after rr leaves off and all because he's like. Super Depressed for a hot minute and then has to drag himself through actually bothering to get his GED and applying to college, etc., but eventually lucius is like hey. you're great with gadgets, and you clearly love tinkering. i'd hire you for r&d in a heartbeat but you need at the least a bachelor's of engineering. i know you have a lot of the technical skills, but you need a degree. so tim goes ugh fine i'll get a goddamn engineering degree how hard can it possibly be.)

anyways. i think it's a universal experience that if you go to college and you hang with the STEM crowd, you will unfortunately get to know at least one Fucking Guy. it's like brentwood arc; tim does make friends, but there is just this One Fucking Guy he cannot stand and will never stand. this Fucking Guy is in the common room playing his guitar at midnight. he's drunk and yelling and laughing really loud when people have exams coming up. he's convinced everyone adores him. there's also a detective/supernatural plot going on. the subplot is just that tim hates This Fucking Guy.

at some point, there's a story beat where he as red robin has to rescue That Fucking Guy from a real dicey situation, and That Fucking Guy is really shaken and grateful to him, and he's like okay. maybe. maybe we are making progress. but then the next time he encounters This Fucking Guy as tim drake, the guy is just like. "ohhhh hey drake you missed it last night, it was AWESOME!!! i had to save red robin from a KILLER ROBOT. he's pretty cool though i guess. i bet you wish you could be more like him huh??" and tim is just. I Will Not Grind My Teeth About This. I Will Not. his life is a fucking joke. he dismantles the toaster oven in the common room kitchen to cope. it's definitely to cope and not just so that That Fucking Guy won't be able to heat up his pop tarts in the morning.

at another point, This Fucking Guy looks at street mode, lowkey, unremarkable Normal Car-looking redbird and goes, aw, dude, i thought your dad is loaded?? he only got you a generic-ass sedan?? that sucks lol, if you want we can take my car down to the game instead. and tim is just Say One More Fucking Word About My Baby I Dare You I Fucking Dare You One More Fucking Word.

(also i like to toy with the idea of this being a university in metropolis - he's out of gotham, but not too far. keeps him from getting antsy about what if he's needed because he can get right back over there. and in the meantime, he can hang out with kon and kara a lot, and occasionally enable and be enabled by lois lane and her snooping habits. there's another subplot in which tim and lois get up to shenanigans. at least once.)

it's sort of an introspective thing of him trying to come to terms with the way he no longer wants a fully normal life the way he always used to assume he would - he has the option to walk away from the cape now, like he always thought he would one day, but he just can't give it up anymore. he's fallen into the same black hole he watched dick and bruce dive headlong into. it's also about him finding joy in tinkering and working with his hands and getting to spend more time as tim drake first and foremost. and it's about him venting to kon about That Fucking Guy while they have a lil picnic on the green while kon loses his absolute shit laughing. all against the backdrop of a little mystery or something. <3

OH and also, most importantly. zoanne wilkins is there and laughing at him for assuming college would be easy. and kon gets her into wendy the werewolf stalker. My City Now.

[snailmail444]

After reading the Masturbationen headcanons for the Bachelors… Can we get masturbation headcanons for the bachelorettes? 🫶🏻

Bachelorette Masturbation Headcannons

18+ 🌱 NSFW 🌱 MDNI

This took soooo long. So so long. But it’s HERE! I’ll probably be double posting today since the poll said post as I finish and I actually have two asks done hehe. Hope y’all are ready for a double feature! NSFW under the cut!

Penny-

🧡 It’s all or nothing for penny. Either her mom is out and she’s got all the time in the world, or her mom is home and she can’t hide a damn thing.

🧡 Luckily Pam has a solid routine every night, so Penny has been able to find time for herself when the mood strikes.

🧡 It’s not a usual occurrence for Penny. She’s got a lot of deep-seated repression that makes it tough for her to follow through on any sexual urges. She’s still undoing the small-town-youth dynamic that it’s dirty and shameful for women to pleasure themselves.

🧡 Sometimes though she’ll be reading fanfic (because let’s be so real you know she does), and she can’t ignore the ache in her center anymore.

🧡 Bites down on her lip and edges her bottoms off anxiously, still a little worried someone might jump out of the shadows and damn her in the name of Yoba for sinning.

🧡 Settles in pretty fast though, and lets herself get lost in the story. Pretends she’s the character being ravaged, typically in a highly romantic setting.

🧡 Penny seems like a total pillow humper to me. Gets all flushed and red and tries to muffle her moans as she grinds against the fabric.

🧡 Really sensitive so she doesn’t need much more than that. Maybe a free hand to play with her breast, but honestly not even that.

🧡 One and Done. The guilt sets in and she feels embarrassed all over once she finishes, so she throws everything in to wash and showers off the evidence ASAP.

Maru-

💜 Doesn’t have a ton of personal space/boundaries during the day. She has to wait until nighttime to even think of letting off some steam (thanks, Demetrius)

💜 Once she’s certain her parents are asleep—thank god Sebastian doesn’t ever leave his room, the night owl—Maru climbs down into the privacy of her workshop and allows herself to unwind.

💜 Maru is a woman in STEM. A gadget queen, if You will.

💜 She only has a couple of toys, but they’re high-end splurges. Quality over quantity.

💜 Could make her own if she really wanted to, but she’s got more robotics projects on her plate than she can finish. The last thing she wants is to have to wait to finish making her sex toy before having fun with it.

💜 Her favorite is just a plain blue toy that looks unassuming, but it feels like it’s thrusting inside her, and she can just lay back and enjoy it.

💜 Girls arms and wrists are tired after a day of engineering, so it’s a lifesaver to not have to do that work herself. All she wants is to feel fucked full and nothing else.

💜 Maru’s mind is always going, which is good and bad when she’s trying to get off. On the one hand, it makes for some vivid fantasies. On the other, sometimes she doesn’t want to have to think at all.

💜 Her fantasies are often of whirlwind, desperate romances. Stolen away in the nearest closet, shoved up against a tree, spread out on top of her workbench. She dreams of reckless, passionate, I need you this minute sex. It gets her so wet she’s soaking.

💜 On the days when she wants her brain to go quiet, she’ll make sure to keep going until she’s cum three or four times. Until her ears are ringing and her body is completely exhausted. Kind of a stamina queen, to be honest.

💜 She sleeps like a baby on those nights.

Emily-

💙 Lowkey I think Emily would be a licensed sex therapist.

💙 She’s very well educated in the importance of sexual health. For her it’s a spiritual practice of keeping herself balanced.

💙 Haley’s home like all the time which sucks, but she gets an okay amount of privacy regardless because their rooms are on opposite sides of the house.

💙 Lights incense that has properties good for sexual energy or something I dunno.

💙 Has a (body safe!) crystal wand that she fucks herself with.

💙 Loves how cool it feels at first and the fact that it warms to match her body temperature.

💙 Little miss active imagination doesn’t need porn or anything, she just gets right the hell off on her fantasies.

💙 As for what she fantasizes about? Girl goes wild thinking about having three or four partners. Ideally it’s three or four people all focused on pleasing her, every sensation hands and mouths and skin on skin—she gets really hot thinking about it.

💙 Her nipples are really sensitive so she makes sure to stimulate them a lot, pretending she has someone to focus on each one individually.

💙 Enjoys being present with her body and engages her senses. Really wants to sit with all the sensations and draw them out.

💙 Doesn’t cum every time, but that’s not the point for her. Unless she’s specifically trying to cum, it’s an added bonus. Something nice, but not necessary. It’s all about the journey for Emily.

Leah-

💚 Leah has it MADE in terms of getting off.

💚 Queen of living alone in the woods.

💚 Full privacy. Loud noise never carries from the solid insulation and the dampening of the trees. She can’t full out scream without being heard, but almost.

💚 Has a collection of dildos she’s made herself out of scrap wood. She started making them as a joke, but then she was like actually…this could be great for me.

💚 Don’t worry, she’s taken great care in making sure they’re body safe. Made with love and all that.

💚 Her favorites are the ones that she’s left knots on. A smooth fuck is nice, but she loves the added sensation from the bumps.

💚 Her internet isn’t great, but she’s lucky to have a collection of artsy porn films. Again, something that started as more of a fascination, but to be honest it’s super hot.

💚 One in particular is her favorite, with a long shot of eating pussy. It’s supposed to be a love story, the way it’s framed, but more than anything it’s just hot. Reminds her of some of the best oral she’s ever gotten.

💚 Takes her a long time to get off, but she’s learned not to rush it. She’ll finish when she finishes, and it’s always worth it.

💚 Needs a nice, long, relaxing shower afterwards, and unwinds with a cup of herbal tea.

Haley-

🩷 Emily is gone a lot working at the bar until late, so she doesn’t have to worry about finding time.

🩷 Definitely has a collection of toys for whatever mood she’s in.

🩷 Quality AND Quantity babe Haley will not deny herself pleasure.

🩷 Absolutely will treat herself too. A nice glass of wine and some mood lighting. Big fan of setting the vibe (pun intended).

🩷 Soft BDSM girlie. Adores any porn where the sub ends up a whiny desperate mess

🩷 It’s an ego trip. She absolutely wants to think that whoever she’s with would be reduced to absolute pathetic begging for her.

🩷 She finishes faster than she would like sometimes, so she’s mastered the art of edging.

🩷 She’s not gonna put all that effort in for nothing. If she’s set taking her time to enjoy herself she’s going to be TAKING her TIME.

🩷 Finds it really hot to be able to watch herself so sometimes she’ll set up in front of her floor-length mirror. Not as good as it is with a partner, but it’s got a similar draw.

🩷 Really quiet when she cums, her cheeks flushed and a gasp stuck in her chest while her body seizes with pleasure.

🩷 Might go a couple more times depending on how hot and bothered she is.

Abigail-

🖤 Abby has the least privacy out of the bachelorettes.

🖤 Her situation isn’t horrible (read: better than Sam’s), but she’s always got low-grade anxiety that she’s going to be caught and absolutely mortified.

🖤 Never home alone either, but Stardew girls make do. Waits up until midnight or later and makes sure to be radio silent just in case her dad is roaming around.

🖤 Once she gets into it though…she gets into it.

🖤 Little miss visual aid over here be Watching porn. She almost can’t get off without it. She CAN but she doesn’t want to. Which is so real of her.

🖤 LOVES videos of people getting themselves off. Solo masturbation videos are so hot to her because it feels like a steamy mutual session when she touches herself.

🖤 Totally ends up imagining past experiences or current crushes taking up the same as the person in the video. Pleasuring themselves while she watches and watching her get off too…she’s practically gone.

🖤 Sometimes she likes to watch really hardcore, desperate railing if she’s feeling particularly needy or submissive. Every now and again she just wants to be told she’s hot, get spanked, and fucked within an inch of her life. Girl me too the fuck—

🖤 Gets off pretty fast and once just because of the anxiety thing. If she had more peace of mind it would be a marathon for her because with the adventure training she’s got stamina for days.

🖤 Still sleeps way better after and ends up having some very, very pleasant dreams with all of that imagination fuel.

[rafemotherfuckingcameron]

Request: Rafe and Y/n protecting each other at a party. Maybe a fight scene if possible? :) Thx

You Defended Me, I’ll Protect You

Word Count: 3.7k

Pairing(s): Rafe x reader, JJ x reader, Sarah x reader

Warnings: Fight Scene (Violence), Drug Use, Mention of detox, Drinking, Major Protective!Rafe, 

Summary: After Rafe's battle against drug addiction, Y/n and Rafe attend a party at Top's. However, the party takes a turn for the worse when JJ’s involved.

A year had passed since Rafe took the courageous step to break free from the clutches of drugs. The journey was far from easy; he grappled with withdrawal episodes, committed to attending AA meetings 2-3 times a week. Yet, with each passing day, the grip of addiction loosened.

Y/n stood by him at every turn, offering unwavering support. As the months rolled on, Rafe found strength in the routine of recovery. Y/n, acknowledging the significance of this milestone, suggested a celebration at Topper's party. The occasion would not only mark the passage of time but also serve as a testament to Rafe's resilience and the unwavering support that had carried him through.

Getting ready at Rafe's house was always a mix of excitement and anticipation. Y/n, dressed in a chic black top, denim shorts, and strappy heels, was in the bathroom putting on the finishing touches when Rafe casually strolled in without a shirt.

He approached her, gently placing his hands on her hips and stealing a moment with a sweet kiss on her temple. "You look beautiful," he murmured before diving back into his closet in search of a shirt.

Fully dressed and ready, they made their way down the stairs, hand in hand, and stepped out into the cool evening. Rafe, opened the truck door for Y/n, then hurried around to his side. As they hit the road, the hum of the engine and a subtle playlist provided the soundtrack to their journey.

This particular evening held a special significance – it was the first party they were attending since Rafe's detox. Nervous energy lingered, especially for Y/n. Past parties had been ruined by altercations stemming from Rafe's struggle with drugs. This time she was a little more hopeful that they could have a fun night.

As the party venue loomed in the distance, she found herself grappling with a mix of excitement and a lingering caution. Maybe, just to be sure, she thought, it was time to have a heart-to-heart with Rafe before stepping into the party.

"How do you feel about the party?" she asked, idly toying with the ends of her sleeves. "I feel good; I'm just happy to be spending the whole night with you," he replied, placing a reassuring hand on her thigh. "I need you to do something for me, though," she continued, looking earnestly in his direction. "Anything," he promptly responded. 

"I need you to avoid getting into any fights tonight... people might say things, but I need you to disengage from it." As she awaited his response, she intertwined her fingers with his.

"Okay, I will really try for you and for myself," he assured, sealing the commitment with a tender kiss on the back of her hand.

Entering the party, Pogues were seated outside, indulging in lines of coke and smoking weed. Among them was Sarah, Rafe's sister, who observed as they ascended the stairs to the front door.

"Look who it is, the Kook King without his head in the powder," JJ, one of the Pogues, remarked to Rafe. Despite the taunt, Rafe simply squeezed Y/n's hand and continued walking past them.

"What's wrong, Rafe? Has your whore got your tongue or something?" JJ jeered, hurling an empty cup at Rafe's back. Y/n guided him to the kitchen, aiming to get a drink and distance themselves from the Pogues.

"I'm really proud of what you just did," she expressed, pulling him in for a kiss. "I know, I just hate it when they call you those horrible names," he responded, enveloping her in his arms.

"I know you do, but just block them out," she advised, gently unwinding herself from him and grabbing two beers from the fridge. "Now, let's dance," she suggested, taking his free hand and leading him onto the dance floor.

The infectious beat guided their every step, creating a rhythm that seemed to synchronise with the pulsating energy of the music. As Y/n and Rafe swayed in perfect harmony, the surrounding world dissolved, leaving only the electric aura of the moment.

Y/n's arms found a comfortable perch around Rafe's neck, and their bodies moved as if choreographed, seamlessly merging into one another. The alcohol's effects were beginning to make themselves known, evident in Y/n's increasingly flirtatious movements. Rafe, acutely aware of the subtle shifts, found himself adjusting his pants more than once.

Leaning in close to his ear, Y/n whispered-shouted, "I'll be back, bathroom break." Rafe nodded in acknowledgment, his attention briefly diverted to her beer. "Do you want me to hold your drink?" he asked.

"Nah it's empty. I'll grab another one when I come back. Do you want another?" she inquired. Rafe smiled, appreciating the offer. "Yes, thanks baby," he replied, watching her navigate through the pulsating crowd as the music continued to envelop them in its vibrant embrace.

Navigating through the dense crowd, she finally reached the bathroom, only to find herself in a line of ten people. Frustration set in as the minutes passed, and the line showed no signs of getting shorter. In her wait, she caught sight of Sarah in the kitchen, locked in a passionate kiss with her boyfriend, a sight that made her stomach turn.

Just as she turned away, attempting to shake off the unsettling feeling, JJ and Pope approached her.

"Look who it is, Rafe's girl all alone. Has he ditched you for his coke already?" JJ sneered, blowing smoke directly into her face. Annoyed, she looked at them, her patience wearing thin.

"What is wrong with both of you? Just mind your own business and get lost," she retorted, turning her back on the unwelcome duo.

Her arm was abruptly tugged backward, twisting her body back towards them. "You know, I don't think Rafe has been taking care of you properly. Maybe you should let us take you home. Wouldn't want your trashy boyfriend hurting you when his head’s full of coke," he remarked, forcibly pulling her away from the bathroom.

"I don't need your judgment or your so-called concern. I'll decide who I trust, and it's certainly not some disrespectful pogue who doesn’t know when to shut the fuck up," she retorted, forcefully shoving him off and determinedly walking into the kitchen.

"Hey, Y/n, do you want me to make you a drink?" Sarah's voice called out as she prepared her own drink. "Uh, sure," Y/n replied, making her way to stand beside Sarah. She observed as Sarah skilfully combined orange juice and grenadine syrup in a cup from the cupboard, adding two shots of vodka.

"Here you go, Vodka Sunrise, my personal favourite," Sarah grinned, handing over the concoction. "Thanks, Sarah. I'm just going to the bathroom first; can you watch my drink, please?" Y/n requested. "Yeah, sure," Sarah agreed.

Heading to the bathroom, Y/n was relieved to find only one girl in line. 

Upon returning to the kitchen, she encountered Sarah passionately kissing her boyfriend. Politely moving in front of them, Y/n retrieved her drink and headed to get another beer for Rafe. "Thanks, Sare!" she shouted back at Sarah over the lively music.

Looking around for Rafe, she took a few sips of her drink, relishing the sweet taste of syrup lingering on her tongue. Pushing through the crowds, she accidentally bumped into a group of girls. "Sorry," she mumbled, continuing her search for her boyfriend.

Once outside, she realised she had finished her drink, clinging onto the empty glass as she continued her quest to find Rafe. However, her vision started to blur, and she stumbled around, feeling her stomach knotting up.

Nausea washed over her, intensifying with each step. Her legs began to feel heavy, and the overwhelming need to sit down grew stronger. The effects of the night were taking their toll, and she knew she needed a moment to gather herself.

Y/n made her way around the back of the house, seeking a quiet space with a lounge. As she settled onto the lounge, her glass and beer slipped from her fingers shattering beneath her. Rolling onto her left side in an attempt to find relief, she realised it was no use. Feeling increasingly unwell, she retrieved her phone to text Rafe:

Y/N: Wehre era yuo 

She sent the message, hoping he would receive it. Lying back on the lounge, she stared at the ceiling, beads of sweat trickling down her face. About five minutes later, her phone lit up with Rafe's response:

Rafe: Sorry baby, was just helping top move his bike, I’m outside near the pool.

Slowly reopening her eyes, she picked up her phone and held it up to her face. Despite the haze, she couldn't make out the whole text, only that he was near the pool. Lifting herself up from the lounge, she placed her head in her hands, grappling with the effects she was having.

Attempting to stand, she grabbed her phone and clung to the railing, slowly making her way toward the pool. Though it was only about 200 meters away, it felt like it took 30 minutes to stumble that far. Pushing past the intoxicated teens, she finally spotted Rafe sitting by the pool with Topper and Kelce.

Beads of sweat streamed down her face, giving the impression that she had just submerged her head underwater. Wiping the back of her hand across her face, she stumbled into JJ.

He looked at her with a smirk, observing as she hastily retreated toward her boyfriend. Slowly approaching the boys, she felt a sudden wave of fatigue, causing her eyes to start slowly blinking.

"Y/n, where have you been?" Topper shouted, abruptly bringing Y/n out of her thoughts. She attempted to respond, but nothing came out. Rafe approached her, wrapping his arm around her waist. "Where's my beer?" he asked, looking down at her.

His eyes widened as he took in the state she was in. "Hey, what's wrong? Are you okay?" he asked with concern, lifting her chin to meet his gaze.

"Don't feel good," she managed to say, falling into his side and grabbing his shirt for support. He carried her back over to Top and Kelce, placing her on the lounge next to him. Struggling to sit up straight, she lay on her left side, never letting go of Rafe's hand.

"Baby, can you tell me what doesn't feel good?" Rafe asked, lightly rubbing her back. "Every-thing," she responded, her body starting to shake uncontrollably, causing growing concern.

Topper crouched in front of her, noticing her bloodshot eyes. He felt her pulse and recognised how clammy her skin had become.

"Rafe," Topper whispered, signalling him to stand up. "I think she might have taken something. Her eyes are bloodshot, her pulse is racing, not to mention the shaking and fatigue," he said quietly, not wanting her to hear.

"Remember the first time I did coke?" Topper asked, jogging Rafe's memory about the symptoms he had experienced.

"FUCK!!"

Rafe sat beside her, gently pulling her back up to face him. "Baby?" he questioned, trying to get her attention. "Mmhmm," she mumbled. "What did you take?" he asked, cupping her face between his hands.

"I didn't take anything," she whimpered, tears welling up in her eyes. She placed her left arm around his neck, letting her head fall onto his chest. His arms enveloped her small figure, placing her legs over his.

"Hey, hey, it's okay. I'm going to take care of you," he reassured her, rocking her slowly. "Take some deep breaths for me, yeah," he instructed. "Deep breath, hold for 1... 2... 3, and out. Good. Another three for me," he said, breathing along with her.

Her breathing started to slow down, enough for Rafe to ask, "Can you tell me what happened after you left for the bathroom?" he inquired, looking into her eyes.

Nodding her head in response to his question, she slowly recounted the events she could remember.

"I left you to go to the bathroom; there was a long line, and then JJ and Pope came over to me, just talking shit about you. But don't worry, I gave it back to them," she chuckled a little at that before feeling her chest tighten again. She jolted at the pain, and Rafe could see it written all over her face.

"Hey, I've got you, okay," he calmly said, reassuring her. "What happened after you talked to them?" he inquired, his eyes filled with concern.

"I walked into the kitchen and talked to Sarah for a bit. She was making cocktails and made one for me - a vodka sunrise," she smirked, aware that it was one of Rafe's favourite cocktails, though he wouldn't admit it to anyone other than his girl.

"I asked her to watch my drink while I went to the bathroom. When I came back, she was making out with John B, so I just walked past them, grabbed our drinks, and left to come find you. That's when I started to feel like shit."

Taking in the information she gave him, Rafe tried to wrap his head around what could have happened in that time. Unbeknownst to him, Topper had figured out a potential scenario and was about to pull Rafe aside.

However, Y/n quickly sat up and announced, "I think I'm going to throw up." She attempted to stand but failed, prompting Rafe to help her inside and away from prying eyes. He opened the bathroom door, kicked it shut, and gently placed her on the floor.

Y/n always hated throwing up—the fear of not being able to breathe for those few seconds, the uneasy feeling before it finally comes out, just sitting in your stomach until it's time.

Fortunately, it didn't take long for her body to purge. She had her head in the toilet, holding onto the sides, while Rafe tied her hair into a messy bun.

He sat behind her, rubbing soothing circles into her back with his palm. She threw up about five times before she sat back, resting her head on his shoulder.

"How do you feel?" Rafe asked, still worried because he didn't know what was wrong. "Hot and tired," she responded, closing her eyes. "I know you're tired, but I need you to stay awake until we know what's wrong," he explained, placing her against the wall and retrieving a washcloth from the drawer.

"Hey, Rafe, I need to talk to you now," Topper said from the other side of the door. Rafe opened the door but stayed in sight of Y/n, waiting for Topper to start talking.

"Look, I think I know what's wrong with her," Topper said, watching Rafe's eyebrow raise in question. "With all the symptoms she's had, I think she might have been drugged. She did say she left her drink by itself." Rafe looked back at his girlfriend, resting against the wall, looking half-dead, her face covered in sweat.

He leaned down to feel her temperature and wiped away the sweat with the cold, wet washcloth. "Top, go find Sarah. I need to talk to her," he ordered. Top left the bathroom in search of Sarah.

Rafe lifted Y/n up and off the ground, pulling her into his side. They walked out of the room and sat on the lounge, and that's when he saw Top and Sarah approaching.

"Hey, Rafe, Top said you wanted to talk about someth- ohhh, is she okay?" Sarah said as she ran towards Y/n. "What happened after Y/n went to the bathroom?" Rafe questioned, still holding onto her.

"Nothing, she asked me to watch her drink," Sarah explained, looking at her brother in the eyes. "Did you take your eyes off it at any point?" he asked, and that made her break contact with him.

"Only like 10 seconds, Rafe. Why are you asking me this?" she said, getting defensive. "Because, Sarah, while you were doing whatever it was that you were doing, someone spiked Y/n's drink," he said, getting frustrated.

"OMG, what!" Sarah yelled, startling Y/n and leaving her confused. Rafe pulled her closer to him just as a familiar voice entered the conversation. "Someone's not looking too hot!" JJ joked, coming in closer to see.

Rafe turned around, staring daggers at him. "Fuck off, JJ!" he shouted, turning his back to him, his focus solely on taking care of Y/n.

"How does it feel to be on the other side, Rafe?" JJ questioned, slightly laughing as Rafe turned around. "What are you talking about?" Rafe answered.

"Instead of being the coked-out one, you're the caretaker. I just reversed the roles," he said, pointing to Y/n. "Although it looks like she's allergic to it. Whoops." JJ laughed out loud.

Rafe's expression grew darker. He erupted at JJ, launching himself forward with a powerful roundhouse strike from his right arm. JJ countered by swinging his fist, but none of the blows connected as Rafe crashed his elbow into JJ's side, causing him to spin under his arm.

Topper intervened, preventing Pope from joining the fray. A random girl shouted, "Fight!" and a crowd rushed back inside to witness the altercation. 

Y/n's eyes fluttered open, witnessing Rafe and JJ in the midst of their scuffle. She attempted to yell, but suddenly started convulsing. Reacting swiftly, Sarah turned Y/n onto her side, doing her best to keep her in place. "Rafe!" she yelled, desperately grabbing his attention.

"Y/n!" he shouted back, assuring her that he was on his way. Suddenly, JJ's fist crashed into Rafe's ear, causing him to stagger back. JJ followed up with a colossal right to Rafe's jaw, and he took a step back to assess the damage he had inflicted.

No damage.

JJ had struck him four times, yet it seemed as if he hadn't landed a blow at all. The two elbows had been forceful impacts, and the two punches were as powerful as anything JJ had ever thrown in his life.

Blood stained Rafe's upper lip from the second elbow, but aside from that, there was no visible harm. In theory, he should have been unconscious or in a coma.

Normally, JJ hadn't needed to hit a guy more than four times for that kind of effect. However, Rafe displayed no signs of pain.

Rafe lunged at JJ once more, his fist colliding with JJ's nose, breaking it and sending him falling to the ground. Rafe rushed back to Y/n, holding her down as she continued to shake uncontrollably.

"Should we call an ambulance?" Sarah asked, looking at her brother.

"No, they will call the cops and ask questions. We don't need that," he replied, addressing her inquiry.

Y/n's body began to calm, and she regained consciousness. "Rafe, can we go home now?" she asked, attempting to get up. He nodded, picking her up in a bridal style and carrying her out of the house.

Sarah opened his truck door and he placed her inside, putting her seatbelt on and closing the door gently. Rafe quickly circled the truck, hopping into the driver's seat, his focus on getting Y/n home and away from the chaotic scene.

As Rafe started the engine, Y/n leaned against him, her head resting on his shoulder. Sarah climbed into the back seat, making sure Y/n was comfortable. The night had taken an unexpected turn, and the drive home was filled with a tense silence.

Rafe's grip on the steering wheel tightened, his mind racing with concern for Y/n and frustration over the events that had unfolded.

Upon reaching home, Rafe gently laid Y/n down on the bed, making sure she was comfortable. Sarah, always ready to lend a helping hand, followed them into the room. Rafe appreciated the support, especially in moments like these.

As Rafe assisted Y/n in changing into more comfortable clothes, Sarah retrieved the Epipen from the bathroom. 

She handed it to Rafe, a reminder of a past incident. "Rafe, I got this from the bathroom. This is the one that you used the first time, remember?" she said, concern evident in her eyes.

Rafe nodded, his expression serious. "Yeah, I remember. Thanks, Sarah," he acknowledged, taking the Epipen from her. It served as a tangible symbol of preparedness, a tool to ensure Y/n's safety in case of another allergic reaction.

They work together, reinforcing their commitment to keeping Y/n protected and cared for.

Sarah lingered for a moment, expressing her worry and promising to check on them in the morning.

The room was dimly lit as Rafe laid beside Y/n, his hand gently caressing hers. "You okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face. She nodded weakly, a faint smile forming.

Throughout the night, Rafe remained vigilant, watching over Y/n as she slept. The moonlight cast a soft glow on their peaceful but dimly lit room. As the hours passed, Y/n's breathing steadied, and the tension from the earlier events slowly dissipated.

——

In the morning, sunlight gently streamed through the curtains, waking them both. Y/n stirred, her eyes meeting Rafe's, who had been awake for ages. "How are you feeling?" he asked, his concern still evident. She offered a reassuring smile, appreciating his protective presence.

"Hey Rafe, remember what we talked about in the car, about you not getting into any fights? I'm glad you didn't listen to me," she remarked with a mix of sincerity and humour. She couldn't help but appreciate the protective instincts that led Rafe to intervene during the chaotic situation.

Rafe offered a small, wry smile, acknowledging the irony of the moment. "Yeah, well, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do," he replied, glancing back at Y/n, who was resting her head on his chest.

The events of the night had indeed shifted priorities, emphasising the importance of standing up for those they cared about, even if it meant punches were thrown.

As the day unfolded, Rafe and Y/n navigated the aftermath of the previous night together. They discussed the incident, deciding on the best course of action to ensure her health. Rafe's determination to shield Y/n from harm only strengthened, fostering a deeper connection between them, their bond resilient in the face of adversity.

Rafe's commitment to Y/n's well-being became a cornerstone of their relationship, emphasising trust, understanding, and the shared strength to overcome challenges.

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Absolutely loved writing this one, thank you so much for the request. Requests are always open, hit me up. I also love feedback about my posts, let me know what you think.

@anonymouscameron

@ilovethekookprince

[theangryman]

I did not transition because I liked video games and STEM. (I did benefit significantly in both domains. Video game communities are far more welcoming, and uhhh, I wish I was as articulate as Bruce Barnes.)

I did not transition because I was secretly angry that my brother got all the toy cars. (And my fucking CAR CITY rug. Jerjxorbbfeodlfnene)

I did not transition because the “careers for women” class I was encouraged to take gave me such options as cosmetologist or nurse.

I did not transition because a boy in my introductory engineering class texted me four years later to try to have sex with me.

I did not transition because of the fact that having a female body means being sexualized against your will. Being taught to walk with your keys in your fist. Being cat called.

My body and soul have been wounded as a woman. The shape of the dagger that pierced me was meant for beings with bodies like mine.

I do not look like a cis man. When I talk to my shrink, she’s told me that she forgets that I am trans. But I had a girl’s childhood; I was a teenage girl. How does one speak about about “women’s issues” while holding onto oneself? I think there are a disproportionate amount of trans men “coping” with trauma with sexualized self harm (intense sexual fantasies and BDSM), because that is the only option.

[glitterpinkfemme]

about me

Seeing as I've gotten more asks/followers, this feels appropriate. basics - My name is Wren (like the bird), they/them, 25 - Switch, I love all sides of dynamics equally - femme, lover of pink and glitter but in a genderless way - This is my horny sideblog, my main is for being a yearning queer @wrenbywrites asks and dms are open to all sapphics, men and minors don't interact with my asks or dms because I will block you and I will enjoy it

more in depth - I'm an engineer currently applying to grad schools to become a social worker (I'm so excited about this I could scream). - I'm AuDHD and have a cute lil line up of chronic illness acronyms all stemming from EDS. - I'm an artist and love making queer art. I went through a whole abstract nudes phase, then EDS collagen inspired paintings, I bedazzled a cock cage (there's a meaning I promise), and I have so many abstract vulva paintings I have run out of space to hang them. - I'm also a writer and LOVE writing poetry. I've written around 600 poems this year so far and I'm not slowing down. - Beyond the horny posting, I'm genuinely a sex nerd. I love learning about new kinks, why someone likes what they like, how to better communicate during sex, new sex toys, what someone brings into a room when they're having sex and how it impacts them, how the kink community and queerness are intertwined... all of it. All of it is beautiful and fascinating and I'm always learning.

[investmentassistant]

Unusual inventions that changed the world

Inventions have always been the driving force behind human progress. While some groundbreaking innovations like the light bulb or the airplane are well-known, there are many unusual inventions that, despite their oddity, have significantly impacted our daily lives. These quirky creations might not always make the headlines, but they have quietly revolutionized the way we live, work, and play. Let's take a closer look at some of these unconventional inventions and their surprising influence on the world.

The Post-it note

The Post-it note, a simple yet ingenious invention, has become an indispensable part of modern office culture. Invented by Dr. Spencer Silver and Art Fry at 3M in the late 1970s, the Post-it note was initially the result of a failed experiment. Dr. Silver was attempting to create a super-strong adhesive, but instead, he developed a weak, reusable adhesive that could stick to surfaces without leaving a residue.

It wasn’t until Art Fry, a colleague of Silver, had the idea to use the adhesive to anchor his bookmark in his hymnbook that the Post-it note was born. Today, these little sticky notes are found in offices, schools, and homes around the world, helping people stay organized and remember important tasks. The invention of the Post-it note shows how a simple idea, born out of an accident, can evolve into a tool that millions of people rely on every day.

Velcro

Velcro, another invention that stemmed from an unexpected source, was created by Swiss engineer George de Mestral in 1941. After a walk in the woods, de Mestral noticed how burrs clung stubbornly to his clothes and his dog’s fur. Curious, he examined the burrs under a microscope and discovered that they were covered in tiny hooks that latched onto anything with a looped surface.

Inspired by nature's design, de Mestral spent years developing a synthetic version of this hook-and-loop fastener, which he named Velcro. While initially met with skepticism, Velcro quickly found its place in various industries, from fashion to space exploration. Astronauts used Velcro to secure items in zero gravity, and it has since become a staple in everything from children’s shoes to medical equipment. Velcro’s story illustrates how paying attention to nature can lead to practical and widespread innovations.

The Slinky

The Slinky, a classic toy that has entertained generations of children, was also an accidental invention. In 1943, naval engineer Richard James was working on a project to stabilize sensitive instruments on ships when he accidentally knocked a tension spring off a shelf. To his surprise, the spring "walked" down to the floor instead of simply falling.

Seeing potential in this unexpected behavior, James and his wife Betty developed the spring into a toy, which they named the Slinky. The toy was an instant hit, selling out quickly after its debut in 1945. Over 300 million Slinkys have been sold since then, proving that even the simplest of inventions can capture the imagination of millions. The Slinky reminds us that innovation can come from the most unanticipated places, and sometimes, all it takes is a new perspective to create something extraordinary.

The Super Soaker

The Super Soaker, a high-powered water gun that revolutionized water fights, was invented by engineer Lonnie Johnson in 1982. Johnson, a former NASA engineer, was working on a new type of heat pump when he accidentally discovered that his invention could shoot a powerful stream of water. Recognizing the potential for fun, he adapted the design into what would become the Super Soaker.

Despite facing numerous rejections from toy companies, Johnson eventually partnered with Larami Corporation (later acquired by Hasbro), and the Super Soaker became a massive success. Since its release, over $1 billion worth of Super Soakers have been sold. The invention not only brought joy to countless children but also demonstrated the power of perseverance and the importance of thinking outside the box.

The Frisbee

The Frisbee, a simple flying disc, has become a beloved pastime for people of all ages. Its origins, however, are rooted in an unlikely source. In the 1930s, students at Yale University began throwing empty pie tins from the Frisbie Pie Company to each other, turning it into a game. The idea caught on, and in 1948, Walter Morrison and Warren Franscioni developed a plastic version called the "Pluto Platter."

This plastic disc, later rebranded as the Frisbee by Wham-O, became a cultural phenomenon. Today, Frisbee is more than just a casual game; it has evolved into competitive sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Disc Golf. The Frisbee's journey from a pie tin to a global sporting accessory highlights how even the most ordinary objects can be transformed into something extraordinary with a bit of creativity.

[goron-king-darunia]

Hypothetical Eggwoman. I love that character

Honestly, a gender-bent Eggman would be such an interesting concept to have explored. There's fanart of it floating around and some of these "Eggma'am" fanarts are damn-near close to official art quality. A disappointing amount of them turn her into a waifish giant-bazonga slay queen. Which, while valid, isn't quite the angle I would go for. The reason Eggman is shaped the way he is was originally a dig at Nintendo's mascot, Mario. So if you're going to make her a waifish tiddy goddess instead of a chunky middle-aged spinster, she should look like Princess Peach, right? That said, I'd love to see Sega put out official concept art for it or explore the idea in more detail. I support womens' wrongs after all.

In the meantime, I think my favorite genderbent Eggman design is this one by Snowflake-owl on Deviantart because they actually had the guts to keep most of Eggman's features and make a design consistent with the Sonic X art style.

And while I think that not much about the personality or motives would change with a gender-swap or genderbend, a female Dr. Robotnik/Eggma'am/Eggwoman would probably have a lot more of an active feminist stance because, like, women in STEM fields being taken seriously was a huge point in feminist rhetoric. Women were the first computer scientists before computers became toys they could market to boys, and then suddenly wanting to code or engineer was a man's hobby. So how would she have had to navigate a world that looks down on her? Canon Eggman may be a bumbling idiot (he kind of has to be for the slapstick status-quo based buffoonery and cartoon logic) but canon Eggman is still considered a threat. Would that perception change if she was a woman? It's interesting to think about but it also treads dangerously close to the trope where the supervillainess justifies her villainy because she's had to endure sexism and then it becomes her whole flanderized one-dimensional personality. Still. Fun to think about.

[stemeducation1-blog]

How STEM Toys Foster Curiosity and Problem-Solving Skills in Children

Toys have changed and evolved substantially over time. Today, STEM-building toys are widely available, which can be quite useful in developing the interest and confidence of your child in engineering, math, technology, and science even before they start school. Providing kids with STEM education toys would be a good way to jump-start their learning process. A lot of educators today mention that it is vital that kids are introduced to STEM as early as possible. After all, society is steadily advancing toward digital media, artificial intelligence, and robotics.

[squishosaur]

TWST X FNAF AU PLOT DUMP BEFORE I FORGET ALL MY IDEAS OKAY:

tw for canon typical fnaf stuff ✌️😐

mrs. rosehearts & dr. shroud (idia's mother) are a scientist working on regenrative medicine and a robotics engineer respectively. they meet at a conference for women in STEM and bond over their shared interest in furthering the medicinal field via robotics. they become partners in developing fully mobile, free-roaming animatronics that are able to detect human emotions and help people who are suffering (and whose parts should be able to replace any part of an actual human body).

to test these robots, they decide they should be able to work with kids (as they both have young children anyways, so they do have test subjects). they open a pizzeria where they can work on their project and see how they interact with humans.

at the same time, their kids, idia, ortho, and riddle, all catch glimpses of their work. idia and ortho fall in love with the robots as their mother explains her dream of helping people with them. in riddle's case, he sees the skeleton-esque exposed wires and horrific eyes that always seem to watch him from his mother's desk with no explanation to what they're for. he's afraid of them.

riddle learns to live in unquestioning fear. he obeys his mother and studies what she tells him to... completely neglecting and avoiding things she says he'd never understand. contrasting to this, idia grows to be an ambitious inventor in his own right, impressing his family and peers alike with his coding and inventing skills. ortho often asks him to build toys for him; idia obliges.

things are going relatively well for a while when tragedy strikes the pizzeria. one day, in an attempt to help him get over his fear of the robots, riddle's friend, che'nya, goes over to an animatronic that was in sleep mode and sticks his head in its mouth to prove it was safe. unfortunately, the sudden movement caused the animatronic to "wake" and accidentally kill him. (riddle goes on to describe this scene as being similar to the cheshire cat's head disappearing amd reappearing without its body in his journal).

after the incident, riddle holes himself up in his room and refuses to go to school, feeling guilty for what happened. mrs. rosehearts refuses to believe that her perfect son "doesn't function properly" AND that her life's work has to be put on hold due to a fault in the programming. she blames her partner and, in a fury, she drives to the (now closed down) pizzeria in an attempt to meet with her to give her a piece of her mind. blinded by rage, she speeds down the road and doesn't notice a child, trey, crossing the street. she hits him and, in a frenzy, takes and stuffs his body into an animatronic.

she realizes that the animatronic trey is inside moves on its own and decides that there IS a way to continue her research. via medical malpractice, she reaps the souls of 4 other kids and gets them to haunt other animatronics, effectively preserving their souls despite their bodies dying. (somewhere around here, riddle's parents split up because of how absorbed his mother gets into her work.)

mrs. rosehearts may have gotten her experiments back, but her son is still irreparably broken and she wants revenge on the shroud family, who she blames for the entire incident. she meets with them at their house under the guise of wanting to voice her concerns with the malfunctioning animatronics and how to fix them/the future of their company. while she's there, she meets idia and asks him about his inventions. he shows her his robots and how he coded them. while he is distracted, she edits the code and gets the robots to attack ortho and make it look like a malfunction. ortho is gravely injured and dies at the hospital (the one she works at. nothing suspicious there. dw about it 😐😐)

idia shuts himself away the same way riddle has. he makes prototypes in order to try and rebuild ortho. mrs. rosehearts anonymously reaches out and manipulates him into working for her to build robots in exchange for a way to "fix ortho." at the same time, she monitors riddle through his stuffed animals and keeps him inside with fearmongering.

with idia's help, she reestablishes the pizzeria and collects remnant in her lab. she hires a nightguard, ruggie, who notices something weird about the animatronics. he dips after a week, citing "you're doing some danny phantom shit to me" as the reason.

riddle moves out after turning 18. also transitions at some point because transfem riddle is real always. she finds ruggie as someone asking for a roommate online and they seem to click well enough. riddle asks ruggie about jobs and he offhandedly mentions that being a nightguard was the worst possible option. riddle is curious and ruggie explains the robots seemingly being programmed to kill. hearing this, riddle begins to think that che'nya's death wasn't an accident and she is determined to get a job to investigate. ruggie begs her not to, but ends up getting roped in too.

under the alias rosaria hart, riddle gets a job as a nightguard with ruggie. they explore the premises every night, but as they get closer to understanding the mystery, the building gets more dangerous and they see a new animatronic roaming around, unfazed by their deterrents, that wants them dead. at the same time, the puppet (ortho) mistakes riddle for her mother and keeps trying to kill her too. they manage to unmask the murderous animatronic as mrs. rosehearts herself and get her to confess to the murders of the children, which causes the animatronics to close in on her before the springlocks in her suit fail and she (nearly) dies. riddle and ruggie escape, but not before the animatronics try to rip ruggie's face off.

riddle then goes back to her childhood home to clear out her things and finds her mother's research open, talking about remnant and how she was harvesting it. shocked by this, riddle goes to her mother's lab to destroy it and set the souls free.

when she gets there, she begins hearing che'nya. his voice guides her safely through the rooms of the other animatronics until she gets to the scooping room. suddenly, his demeanor changes and he tells her that her mother is still alive and it isn't over yet.

riddle then gets scooped and stumbles back to ruggie and explains what happened. they decide together that they need to find a way to end it all. they go back to all of the previous locations and burn them down, saving the one where mrs. rosehearts is springlocked for last.

hearing that all of his inventions were being destroyed, idia rushes to the final location to salvage what he can. here, he finds mrs. rosehearts and she offers him a hard drive on which she has uploaded her digital consciousness so that she can get him to continue her research, promising that it will give him the final piece of information left save ortho. as he reaches out towards her, riddle bursts in through the doors and tells them that this has to stop. she explains to idia how it works and that he's been manipulated into helping kill children with his inventions. she also convinces him that the real ortho's soul deserved to finally be put to rest, not jammed into a robotic body. idia agrees and, together, they set the old building ablaze, ending the franchise forever, but not before the puppet tells idia goodbye.

afterwards, idia creates the first fully conscious, learning artificial assistant (who he does build in ortho's image), riddle and ruggie recieve actual medical care, the old buildings are torn down, and riddle's childhood home goes up for sale and is bought by an enthusiastic young realtor and entrepreneur, azul, who is all too intrigued by the research he finds when clearing it out...

[idoodlestuffsometimes]

You've expressed the desire to keep the Brother's Keeper AU consistent with the general tone and age range of TOH. What's the motivation behind this? I'd be curious to know what (if there are any) Brother's Keeper concepts occupy your mind but will never write/draw because it's not consistent with the tone.

lmao my forbidden concepts are the same thing but with swearing 🤣

Honestly though? This is actually something I'm debating right now.

To be fair, there was never actually any particular desire to keep the TONE consistent with the show (I tend towards character drama rather than children's comedy), however keeping things reasonably PG, yes, that I was going for.

It actually stems from before Brother's Keeper. I used to draw Gravity Falls stuff, and I'm aware that when I make fan art it's often for animated content, which, when it's American, (unfortunately) tends to be aimed at kids. And kids are both interested enough in their favorite media to want to see art of it and fully capable of using google.

I didn't want to be an adult responsible for ruining a kid's favorite thing. (I also wasn't invested enough in making adult style content to try to hide my blog from search engines entirely.)

As it wound up turning out, some of my BK stuff does in fact turn up pretty quickly in google image search if you look for Wittebane related content, so I was right to be cautious.

Anyway, because of those concerns my rule since long before Brother's Keeper has been that when I publicly share fan art, it stays in the general range of appropriateness for the original media's target audience. If it's an R rated movie, then I'm fine with doing R-rated fan art. If it's rated G, then the fan art either stays G or goes behind some kind of privacy shield where it's less likely to pop up in a casual search without warning.

As far as BK goes though, more recently Tumblr has added better content warning protections (I haven't tried it out but it's nice to know it's there). And in addition, I've been spending more time considering exactly how I'm handling the ending, and have been toying with the possibility of going darker and debating where exactly the line is.

I'm sure I am and will be toeing the line regardless, lol. I'm not a big fan of gore and am not that interested in sexual content, so those aren't that likely to show up that much even if I went full Adults Only. But I DO like exploring emotional complexity, even when it gets very heavy and dark, which are things American kids media is allergic to. Where is the line when it come to "dark themes"? How heavy can your story be before it becomes inappropriate for kids, even if there's no risque content and all the violence is bloodless? How hard can I go with the violence before it becomes TOO violent, even when completely absent of blood and gore?

Originally I planned to wait and see how the show ended and then build around that. Presumably that would have automatically resulted in a child friendly end. However, unfortunately, I... don't really like the finale and don't find it satisfying for Brother's Keeper's storyline. Which means I have to invent something completely different myself.

I'm in the process of inventing that something, but lately I've begun to think that what I have in mind will have fight scenes and may also work best if I include some real world modern close-mindedness (for the purpose of paralleling Belos' old timey anti-witch nastiness.) There are PG ways of doing that, but if I go down that darker route I do find myself reconsidering whether it might be better to just lean into it and up the rating a bit.

[caspersscareschool]

imagine im sending all the emojis under Character Specific - i love when u talk about the versions of the turtles that exist in ur mind, theyre canon to me (has never watched the show or any movie)

you are the realest one out there I'm so serious. under cut because that's a lot of questions

first of all: she/her leo, he/it raph, he/him donnie, any/all mikey but mostly he/him unless the situation calls for it

🥊 Does Raph have anger issues? If so, how does Raph deal with his anger?

i guess you could say that it does, but its issues have more to do with the guilt and fear associated with feeling or expressing anger on any level. he relies a lot on leo's constant emotional support

🧶 Does Raph knit?

no, but yoshi sews. raph's hobbies include raising butterflies and stag beetles, planting herbs and then forgetting to water them and crying when they die a week later, basketball, and lacrosse (but only with leo). he also has a hamster named daisy whom he would kill himself for without a moment's hesitation

🗣️ Is your Leo the leader? Has he always been?

...there's not really a "leader" since that's not how families work in real life, but she's generally the dubious voice of reason and the one who carries everybody's water bottles and medications and whathaveyou. she resents this position a little but doesn't have the self awareness to confront it

🔥 Is Leo accident prone? Especially in the kitchen?

no ❤️ she's not good at cooking because she is too afraid of failure to put any effort towards building skills that don't come naturally to her, so if it was her job to cook dinner she'd just dump a bunch of hot sauce and tuna and jelly and cheese and gravy in a pot and go heheheyhehheehhehehe Soup👍

🔬 Is Donnie only interested in Tech?

I'm not entirely clear on what this question means. he has other interests outside stem, but in my verse his focus is much more on computer science and mechanical engineering than any other field of science, so he kind of doesn't gaf about biology or anything organic or "squishy." if that was the question. other interests include grindcore music, transformers, my little pony (the toys), swimming, gambling, arguing on forums, sculpting, 3d animation, girls, and other things.

🤖 Does your Donnie have a robot child?

Grins really huge.

🎨 Is Mikey the artist of the family?

yes but he's best at cartoons and graffiti and abstract designs. he also makes his own music (mostly experimental hip-hop). donnie is a far better representational artist, but he doesn't consider his work "art" since he doesn't have mikey's imagination or eye for color and he pays mikey disgusting amounts of dubiously-sourced money to draw his pngtuber rantsona. mikey in turn spends this money on fancy cheese

😈 Is Mikey a little shit?

what more is there to say. Yes

🐀 Was Splinter a human or an animal before he was mutated?

human. but don't worry about it

🧑‍🍼 How does Splinter raise the boys?

Jesus. i really don't know how to get into this without copy/pasting 3 pages of backstory from my notes doc. he did his best that's all i can say

💏 Does/Did Splinter have a significant other?

he had a weird bisexual thing. which is different. i can't disclose more at this time

🎤 Is April a reporter?

april is a first-year undergrad majoring in journalism and minoring in environmental science. she interns at her college newspaper, and lately has been going to dangerous lengths to uncover her "big break" so they'll let her do more than edit the crossword

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Is April considered a sibling?

she's like. okay. april is an integral part of their family, AND. she's also really not a surrogate/adopted/found sister in a literal sense. yoshi isn't her dad, and her relationship with the turtles is quite distinct from their relationship with each other as siblings, but it's still just as important, because she's family. like, found family outside of any traditional nuclear family roles. she's their best friend and they're her home away from home

🏒 Does Casey play hockey?

casey is such a minor character in my verse right now that it's actually kind of hysterical that they'd be on this list. they used to play, yeah.

🦸 Is Casey a vigilante?

they are a serial murderer.

[nilboxes]

Do you think Ratio would love the Gundam series and would want to visit the giant Gundam in Japan?

I am like, not up to date with Gundam, which is a huge shame because I seriously think Ratio is a huge gundam nerd. Like he would have been one of those guys who does gunpla if he weren't an actual engineer and could draw up plans to make actual gundam LMAO

I think as a child he loved them and it was just one of the gateways to his fascination with STEM! But he's got a little bit of humanities in him, so I also think he'd be interested in all the politics happening in Gundam, which I really love to headcanon as the reason why he's also into philosophy 🤣

I just love the idea of little Ratio with his little gundam toy most of all. He deserves some whimsy in his life, however short/fleeting those moments might be due to his constant need to study and improve himself.

ALSO YES he would visit it... he would drag Aventurine along and nerd out. Aventurine would listen excitedly also.