#adventures in animation school

[mintybagels]

being at an animation college is so funny because I'll be doing homework while listening to my commie podcast, and then get interrupted by a yelling match about arcane yaoi vs the neoliberal messaging ruining something else about the plot. then somebody draws bill cipher on the wall and everybody goes back to work

[stubz]

“Piper what’s wrong?” Asked the concerned youngling.

“That animal attacked me!” The girl exclaimed pointing towards some small younglings by the window.

”Wha-?”

“All I did was grab the ball by him, one he wasn’t even using! And then he hit me!”

“Who-?”

“why do we even have kids like him here anyways?! They smell, can’t talk, and act like animals!”

“Piper that’s mean!” Emira exclaimed. “You can’t say that! I don’t like that, you saying mean stuff about a different species!”

“Wha-?”

“Not all species can talk and that’s not their fault!”

“Wait-”

“And just because some of us look like your earth creatures doesn’t mean we like being called animals!”

“I didn’t-!”

“Piper stop describing the toddlers as wild animals!” Called out Max. “Oscar is 3! And you can have the ball now.”

“…you were talking about Oscar?”

“Yeah…”

“…he’s human though…so why did call him an animal?”

“Because he hit me! For no reason!”

“But he’s a baby human no? Don’t all babies act weird?”

“Yeah and I don’t like ‘em.”

“But you were a baby once no?”

“…”

“So all human babies are animals?”

“I wasn’t an animal!”

“See this is why I told you to stop exaggerating Piper!” Max said patting the pouty 3-year-old, grumpy at having to give up the ball…even though he wasn’t playing with it.

[wanderingmind867]

(Batman Adventures #14): This issue is running pretty much consecutively with issue #13. And issue #13 is about Batman and Talia, so it's probably going to be more dramatic. This one is about Robin and The Ventriloquist, so it's probably going to be way sillier.

Also, I feel like I now feel indebted to make a post about all of this. Because Robin talking about being in College...and me having a bad day because I was panicking about going to college...feels like I have a post just waiting to be made here. So maybe i'll try to make that in a little bit. sigh...

[slutpoppers]

Digimon Adventure 02 (2000)

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[vintage-tigre]

Adventures of Frog

[whosyourfavevoicedby-polls]

[gainaxvel3o]

By Jotaro's own admission, he beats up teachers and gets into a ton of fights. Yet, he not only has fangirls swarming him on his way to school who aren't dissuaded by being called annoying, but the school nurse and those two guys were pretty comfortable around him. Hell, the nurse jokingly calls Jotaro a klutz with no repercussions.

Was Holly right and Jotaro's actually a good student all along, we just caught him in a really bad week 'cause of his stand manifesting?

[peach-fiz]

School Fundraiser

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[comickergirl]

#Kryptober Day 3 - Lois Lane

[gontesblog]

TWINROVA (OFFICIAL MANGA TRAILER)

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[maxphotoarchive]

October 10, 2024

[symphonic-scream]

Context: hi! I realized my anime watch list was 100 anime long and, I need to get on that! And I can't choose where to start, so I'm leaving it up to Tumblr!

Rules: This is the final round! I will watch whatever wins!

The tag to find all the polls will be 100 anime poll!

[lady-wallace]

AFTERSALE ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE

Aftersales from the last round of paperbacks are now OPEN!

There are limited quanities of everything, so if you see something you want, make sure to grab it now!

SHOP NOW!

*Also, if you are outside the US and would like to order something, please contact me for shipping info

[slutpoppers]

[serendippertyy]

just recently discovered my old flipnote account is archived and still has remnants of my adventure time oc that I made when it first started airing!! she was the werecat princess and was the exact kind of cringey y/n oc that you're probably expecting but hey I was literally 10 years old THAT was girlhood

[aheckinmess]

Shut In

(Part 1 of Kitten Down to Business.)

Read on AO3.

Tags: Loki, Loki Odinson, Loki Laufeyson, Marvel Cinematic Universe, MCU, Canon Divergence, Original Female Character(s), Original Animal Character(s), Loki Adopts a Cat, Thor Adopts a Dog, Cat Was Previously Abused, Loki Offers Her a Better Life, Thor Offers Her an Annoying Dog Companion, But It's Okay, They All Become One Big Happy Family, Found Family, Loki is Trying His Best, Thor is Not Stupid, Protective Thor, Loki & Thor Bro Adventures, I Originally Wrote This When I Was a Teen, Back In High School, Here's To Adult Me Trying to Unravel Whatever Crack Plot Smaller Me Had in Mind, Cheers to That

Word Count: 1,237 words

Summary: To one young Norwegian forest cat, life is a cage. Abused and abandoned by her owners, Sage now spends her days locked in the confines of the cage within a local animal shelter - not that she's entirely opposed. Though she dares not trust any potential adoption prospects, her outlook on life drastically changes when one dazzling pair of green eyes meets hers. What starts as the two Odinson brothers' hope of securing a pet companion becomes the beginning of their greatest adventure yet.

Author's Note: Welcome! I hope you enjoy this story, as it was originally posted on deviantArt when I was much younger (about 15 or so) and I've now decided to revive it for fun. That being said, all I remember about this story was that it's divergent from canon. If I had to pick the closest timeline for it, I'd probably say after the Thor movie, but Loki doesn't die and they both get matters settled cordially (or as cordially as they can) on Asgard. It's mainly meant to be a slice of life piece, so happy reading!

Chapter 1: Shut In

Life is a cage and I want nothing more than to break out and feel the earth between my toe pads. What I wouldn’t give to stretch my legs without fear that every step might come at the cost of immeasurable pain and bristled fur.

My head snaps towards the door at the sound of tinkling bells and heavy footsteps.

“Hello, welcome to the animal shelter!” Cindy calls from the front. 

Steel bars mar my vision as I crawl backwards to lay flush against the cold metal trapping me inside. Humans come in, day in and day out, looking for another play thing to take home and abuse.

Please don’t come here. Please don’t come here. My dark fur usually keeps me hidden from the wandering, ugly eyes of searching tormentors leering into my private abode. 

Pick me! The fat tabby screeches from the cage below me; I can hear her fur rubbing against the cage.

No way! Everyone wants you, Jewel. Pick me! Crystal hisses, claws jingling on her own door. 

“My brother would like to inquire about your selection of feline companions.” A blonde and burly human steps up to the counter with a loud voice that prompts me to curl up into a tight, defensive little ball. Can’t let them see me. 

“Of course!” There’s a flurry of movement as Cindy leads the two, much taller humans in our direction. “Jewel has been a fan favorite among cat lovers. She’s a little older, but she’s very cuddly and well-mannered. Crystal is a good lap cat and likes to play outside. Frankie is skittish, but once he warms up to you, he’s quite talkative.”

Two voices clash as the two large men discuss the different options presented to them. The blonde is easy enough to distinguish, even from miles away, if only because of his boisterous outbursts. His companion, a man with a black mane, appears thoroughly unimpressed with each feline presented to him.

Then his green eyes meet mine.

“What about this one? What’s her name? The information on the cage appears incomplete.” His voice soothes me, soft like velvet and allowing me to relax my body briefly.

When I realize I’ve let my guard down, I contract all my muscles again. I watch him, not even daring to blink as he coos soft assurances at me.

“Oh! That’s Sage.” Cindy looks at him and then me, her eyes painted with pity. A growl rumbles in my chest as a warning for both of them. “We found her outside, neglected and alone. She showed signs of abuse and most people have found they’re not interested in her because it takes her a long time to engage with anyone. When we first got her, she reacted more violently when provoked. Now, she settles for growling to let you know she wants space.”

Green Eyes stares at me for a while, and I stare back.

You don’t have to be afraid. His body language says.

Fear keeps me alive. I hiss, before loosening up a bit. But…I don’t want to be afraid anymore.

“...I want her.” He breathes.

My old masters used to torture me in every way possible, the shadow of their presence domineering and filling me with uncertainty and trepidation. Green Eyes casts a shadow that’s warm and blankets me with safety and security.

I can’t trust it.

I growl louder as instincts take over and I try digging my claws into the floor. It serves as a harsh reminder of their removal years prior.

“She may take a while to come around. She’s been here for four months and still hides whenever I reach in to pet her. She was declawed when we found her.” Cindy explains, before cooing softly and stretching her hands into the outskirts of my reach. “Sage? Sage, you have a visitor.” 

My cell door rattles as her arm pries further in – I don’t move.

“Maybe if we give her a little time with the door open. Were you looking for any other animals today?” Cindy compromises, retracting her hand but leaving the door ajar.

“Yes! May I look at your selection of dog breeds?” The loud one grins.

“Certainly. If you’d like to stay here, sir, I’ll lead your friend back this way.” Cindy says, before Green Eyes nods and the other two depart.

Shortly after they leave, the sound of barking dogs echoes down the hallway.

“Loud bunch, aren’t they, Sage?” Green Eyes coos, never taking his eyes off of me. “I’m Loki. My brother is the one that just went looking for a dog. His name’s Thor.”

Why is he telling me this? I wonder. I just want everyone to go away. Can’t he see that? I don’t want to be hurt anymore.

“I’m sure you’ve been through quite the ordeal. I wouldn’t blame you for withholding your trust for a measured time, Sage.” He continues, as though he can hear my every thought. “But I assure you, I will not harm you. I will give you a home that you can learn to walk in without fear, and protect you from all dangers.”

Several quiet moments pass as I gauge his words. Two more humans walk in and flock to the small rodents in the room adjacent. No one’s ever told me that before. I want to believe him, desperately.

I want to know warmth and good food. I want to know soft voices and gentle touches. I want the earth to feel sure beneath my feet and stand by a master that treats me like an equal, who will praise me for what I’ve done right. 

Loki reaches his hand into my cage and sets it at the edge, still as stone.

With agonizing slowness, I uncurl my limbs and move closer to sniff his hand and glean his intention from his scent. He smells like sandalwood and petrichor, like mischief and a playful spirit. Beyond that, there’s a subtle whiff of something like sparkling fire.

I pull my head back as a preventative, but he remains unbothered. His expression doesn’t change, inviting and safe.

“It’s okay. I’m not going anywhere, and I’m not going to hurt you.” He promises.

Poking my head closer to him, I move into his orbit and rub my head against his hand to judge his level of trustworthiness. Delicate hands stroke my fur down to the base of my neck before coming back up to my head. He seems to understand my need for space just as much as I understand our mutual need for warmth.

This is what I’ve always wanted.

Thor returns with a large, excitable dog on his heels when I finally opt to seek refuge in Loki’s arms. My head tucks into the crook of Loki’s elbow to dampen the sound of their arrival.

“Brother! You’ve managed to sway the young creature – you always did have a way with animals.” Thor chuckles. “I’ve found a companion of my own!”

There’s a fair amount of shuffling as pleasantries are exchanged with Cindy. A white sheet of paper with writing can be seen when Loki shifts me around in his arms, gentle and lithe in his movements. 

“Thanks for offering these two a loving new home. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to contact us!” Cindy smiles.

Then, the wide open world lays open before me as we all step into the crisp, cool air.