#and one of those was because I had Renn go “I don't know how to ride that Sucked fuck you Viago”

[midnightwind]

me: oh, the Crows are stationed in cities usually so it wouldn't be out of line to say my Rook de Riva doesn't know how to ride a horse

*remembers they're annoying rich people*

me: ... okay, so Rook now just hates horses-

[sca-nerd]

renn fair tips!!!

yes bring water, but also figure out how you can bring that water, some places only let you bring in sealed, never opened, bottles (cause alcohol is a large part of event revenue)

CASH, most sellers have got a square card reader or paypal or something, but those work at the whims of cell service, and cell service tends to suck in parks

also with cash depending on the seller they might just wave the tax. things are priced to even dollars most of the time

the crafts people (leather, blacksmiths, silversmiths, glassblowers) are where you really want to "focus" your money, not because there's anything wrong with the clothing stalls, it's just that it's harder to get those items online, and you're helping a small business

also some of the clothing sellers just buy in bulk from a place like amazon and clip off the tag, "wevez" is where i get my skirts, and the price markup can be anywhere from 2 to 3 times what you'd pay if you bought from the seller directly

the end of the last day of the weekend you can get food for cheaper, so if you're staying until close and don't want to find a fast food joint, get a turkey leg

bed bugs, (SPRAYS DO NOT WORK ON THESE MOTHER FUCKERS) the horrible truth of the matter is, it is a valid concern, moreso since COVID. so if you do buy anything, im talking books, tunics, hair wraps, corsets, trousers, a kilt. anything a bed bug could be hanging out in, you put that in a seperate plastic bag, seal it, and stick it in the freezer when you get home. then you beat out the thing a few hours later.

this doesn't kill them, but it does make them hibernate, which means you can shake them out then kill them or if youre feeling vindictive, pop them in the oven, a minimum of 120F for 90 mins gets all bugs and possible eggs. you could also put the things in your dryer on high for the longest setting, but i personally prefer the oven (and not just because i don't have a drier)

business cards! i personally collect business cards for convience and maybe one day i'll go back to pursuing graphic design, but having a designated pocket for business cards or pamphlets cause you may be grabbing a lot of them

the vibes: Its a bunch of weird nerds getting dressed up to play pretend and get drunk in the park. It can get weird, and it can get raunchy (not horny, just crass) i have witnessed several different parents huff off with their kid cause a performer made a low brow joke that was obvious enough that the kid knew smth dirty was said, MOST of the people are chill with boundries, but some never got out of that phase of being a dick cause they think it's funny

speaking of phases, renn faires are still the only place i have ever been where you've got the flagrantly queer and menanist douchebags bumping shoulders. like side eyes are made im sure, but you can walk down a path, past somebody in the loudest, most obviously gay garb you have seen outside of a drag show, then a few feet behind them is somebody else with a trump denim vest

also, back to the rauchy bit, there will likely be people there who are cool, but use outdated/offensive lingo. like I got called a fairy by a guy waiting in line for a kebob, he did try and backpedel, but im fine with being called that and his girlfriend (who obviously dragged him there) was dressed up like a fairy, so jokes were had and expensive kebab's purchased (idk what they used to season those things but they were so fkin good for just being some meat on a stick)

if you do a craft (knitting/crochet) check if you can bring your supplies in because some places don't let guest bring in knitting needles (they are often 11 in long pointy sticks so fair enough)

ASK QUESTIONS not just at the small semi educational areas they sometimes have, but also the people selling things, i love hearing people talk about their crafts (also renn faire drama is real and it is wild, and it's much more exciting because it's effect on you is almost null)

WATER WATER WATER

I KNOW I SAID THIS AT THE TOP BUT IM SAYING IT AGAIN

DRINK SOME FUCKING WATER

some faires have pub crawls and i have witnessed many a stumbling drunk get escorted out by EMTs cause he didn't pace himself and drank on an empty stomach

[thebestworstidea]

The Accidental Warlord Days of Christmas Yule.

Put together by Pheonix on the AWAU discord I immediatly and foolishly said 'oh I gotta draw that'

For starters twelve was the Bear School, I dove into the Wiki, hit up The Fan Cast , and found some ocs, including just making one that wasn't there before. Let's see Round_robin's Greyson, the Bear Quartermaster, Artex as described, Winnie from the AWAU server, Tamuz(my OC), I think that's supposed to be Esra dang it I don't remember now, except that Kolin is behind Tamuz and he was made especially for this group shot. The man touching his beard and the boy with the ponytail both come from the Witcher WIki

11 Cranes Harooing and again, not many Cranes are described so I just had fun in the front is Stefan, ((x) (Crane from Letho's Patrol,) then Adam, Jamie and Ussop, Rhyane is back with Wick and then I just did a pirate Haru. I don't know the Crane with the Goggles but I probably had someone in mind. They're all running from an explosion. It's pretty big so I hope they had a plan.

Now Ten Cats Leaping I could get. I Took fancastings and did my best. from left to right Aiden, Cedric, Axel, Tryste, Guxart, Pawl (oc), Gaetan, Dragonfly, I don't know that guy he looks like he escaped from assassin's creed, no wait I saw a beautiful man and made him a witcher, oops and Kaiyn.

Nine Manticores Brewing: I decided I was going to put the Mantikittens in, because i like them, so Aren was there, and I think Leocadie is showing them how to make one of the potions Aren's been taking. They are varying degrees of interestied. Behind him is my OC Rafel getting told by Merten that he knows he's not allowed to use the lab at the same time Leocadie is there. it's nothing personal, he's just blown up three pressure cookers in the last year. Then there's Mara an OOC from the AWAU discord, and the Manticore that was on the Wiki page.

Eight Wolves a howling was a little easier, I got in touch with my Elfquest/Wolfrider roots and picked a reasonable looking group without even having to leave au canon. Gweld, Lambert, Geralt, Eskel, Aubry (I should have darkened his hair I think) Vesemir, Rennes and Barmin.

Seven Servants Sighing. They are just... what even are Witchers, they just don't know. just when you think you've got them figured out they do something new.

Andrzej the stablemaster, seamstress, Jultia the journeyman backer, Jan the Seneshal, Marlene the head cook you you better beleive gets fancy hairnets given to her by star eyed Witchers who love with their stomachs. Tadeusz who runs the larder, and Antoni the blacksmith.

Six Geese A Tricking. Yes. Six geese. Pay no attention to the name tags

Five Witcher Signs. Intially I had drawn a larger spread hand and each digit had a Sign on it. In the end I just kind of drew them as they appeared on the Wiki.

Four Viper Blades. Duckduck go, search 'snake knife' Yes those two will do. and a Kukri because its a big old knife. We'll ectch a snake on it. And a throwing knife my OC Lew lost in his story.

Three Griffin Eggs: Intially I was just going to draw a little clutch of eggs, but then I thought 'that's dull'. What's a candidate that's not a fledgling or cub yet. An Egg! These three did the old fashioned 'bring back a viable Griffon egg. One of them may be trans. One of them is going to try to hatch that egg. And One of them was the 'Griffin adept' from the wiki

Two Witcher Swords: Straight forward. my lines are less so.

And a Lark Loose in the Keep: I will keep dressing Jaskier up with little regard for the period. This is kind of a coathardie, which is a precursor of the doublet, but the leaf-shaped-dags and drape spoke to me. The outer tunic is made of wool for warmth, but the inner tunic and pants are silk. Holly makes a lovely crown.

[mysticstarlightduck]

OC Interaction Tag

I was tagged by @willtheweaver (here) and @illarian-rambling (here)! Thank you so much for the tag!

Rules: describe an OC and pair how they would interact with the given OCs from the people who tagged you!

Imma do this in two parts, so I'll go with Nimwen from Of Starlight and Beasts for Part 1 because I feel like I don't talk about that girl enough! Then I'll go with my boy Renn from the unnamed standalone fairytale WIP that plopped its way into my brain this weekend and hasn't let go since, for Part 2!

Part 1

Will's OC: Fen is a crow. But he does not act like one, having grown up among the foxes of the forest. All his life, he has had to keep his identity a secret. For obvious reasons, Fen does not let too much of himself be known. What he does show is an understanding nature ,and a knack for bringing out the best in others. Storyteller, a good fighter, tracker, and cook, he is skilled in many arts, though you’d never know that from the way he stays humble and modest. He values friendship, and will support those he trust.

My OC: Nimwen is an 18 year old girl who has spent most of her life (since she was 8) travelling through the uncharted forests of a region popularly called "the wilds", with her adoptive brother Scarlet and their little band of misfits. They live on the outskirts of society, since their kingdom has been so dilligently outcasting them, but they don't seem to mind it. All in all, Nimwen is an awkward, overly anxious, often paranoid but incredibly sweet girl, though she rarely lets strangers get too close to her. She embodies the energy of a skittish deer that will bolt at the nearest sign of danger, even if its a false alarm, though she has very good reasons to be that way - her father was wrongfully executed for treason, and the people of the kingdom didn't exactly give her much reason to trust them after what they did, so yeah. She's very in touch with nature and other people's feelings though she somehow seems very much oblivious to her own. She prefers to avoid confrontation, and will only fight if that's the absolute last resort in a life or death situation. She loves very deeply and makes strong bonds once you get to know her properly.

How they'd interact: I think Nimwen wouldn't be that surprised to meet a sentient, possibly talking, crow - she lives in a world where that kind of magic is actually rather common. So, once they'd met, I think those two would get along pretty well and would likely become good friends. She'd probably be very excited to learn about the new places this bird has seen and flown to, and they'd have a lot in common to talk about when it comes to forests and such. She'd likely listen to his stories for hours on end, never losing interest. The only tricky part would be convincing her brother that Fen is not a spy sent by the King to get them both killed, but once that's out of the way, I'd say conversations would be pretty interesting. Nim's an expert secret keeper, so I firmly believe keeping Fen's identity hidden will not be difficult for her.

Part 2

Illarian's OC: Twenari is an adolescent girl (12 in the first book, 16 in the second two) with short locs and a preference for skirts over pants. She is a prodigy sorcerer and general gifted kid. Throughout her childhood, her smuggler mother used her as a source of magical security and intimidation, which eventually caused her to run away after being forced to commit one too many unsavory acts. Because of this, Twenari acts much older than she is. She's pragmatic, blunt, and strategic. However, in other ways, she's very behind the learning curve. She's painfully introverted and never learned to socialize beyond formal events. Magic is her darling and purpose. She's insatiably curious about everything, but mostly, she wants to understand all the world has to offer in the field of the arcane. She's also at a kill count of about six. That's what happens when you're constantly chased by mercenaries and have the ability to explode people with your brain

My OC: Renn is a young man in his late teens (his exact age hasn't been specified yet, but he's suspected to be around 16-19) with a penchant for dark humor and a love for all that's mysterious and slightly macabre. He has a very strong vibe that is reminiscent of those early 2000s goth/emo kids, minus the angst - just the aesthetics and the sometimes deeply philosophical existential crisis - despite his fantasy medieval setting. He is a rule breaker and likes to question authorities at every chance he gets, and is also very savvy about the true inner workings of their seemingly perfect kingdom. It is implied that he has some kind of secret he is keeping hidden at all costs, and that implication would be true, but its not what most people would assume. While the townsfolk mostly label him as this unhinged/"crazy" reject who is always causing trouble and is up to no good, he is actually a really sweet kid that just had some truly fucked up stuff happen in his past. He is a loyal friend and values honesty and integrity above all else, even if it means he'll have to go down fighting for what he believes in. Despite all of this intensity, he just wants someone to truly understand him and have a pure friendship towards him. He is also implied to be gifted in some kind of magic, though it isn't specified which, and that he has knowlege of "forbidden arts".

How I think they'd interact: I believe Renn would see Twenari as a little sister figure of sorts, mostly because she is a few years younger than him (especially in her first book) but also because he probably sees a lot of his younger self in her - the painful introversion, the passion and drive for knowledge, the wish to cut free from the past. I think that given their personalities and pasts they'd probably get along quite well, especially when it comes to their insatiable curiosity for the arcane, as well as their wish to understand a world that is just so confusing to them as it is. They'd probably disagree a bit when it comes to rules though - as you mentioned she's pragmatic, and I know Renn's a certified rule breaker - but they would probably find a way to work around that. They're also kids who are very smart and who are way too mature for their own age due to having to grow up too fast, so I can see them relating to eachother in that way too.

Tagging: @memento-morri-writes, @kaylinalexanderbooks, @mk-writes-stuff, @littleladymab, @little-peril-stories, @oh-no-another-idea, @autumnalwalker, @eccaiia, @winterandwords, @rickie-the-storyteller, @forthesanityofstorytellers, @the-ellia-west, @cowboybrunch, @ybotter and OPEN TAG

[tavarillasgalen]

26 was a transformative year.

I finally had the courage to end a 7 year relationship. I'm so angry with myself for not doing it sooner, but I kept hoping and what-iffing, even as things continued to worsen. I was so bored, I was so stuck, I felt so taken for granted and unappreciated, I felt so held back, I felt like I was making myself small, I felt like I could never truly speak my mind, I could not trust him, etc, etc, etc. And literally, as soon as I broke up with him, I felt this overpowering sense of relief. I was so relieved, I was elated. It was like a "breath I didn't know i'd been holding" moment. And I have absolutely zero regrets about ending it, the only thing I regret is not ending it far, far sooner. I had lost myself, many of my hobbies, and since the breakup, I've started getting them back. The only thing I miss is someone to talk to/do things with, but I'll make friends. My life improved so much since ending it. I feel so much freer. I am so fucking happy.

I got a promotion at work. My boss admitted that he's been giving me more work than the others because he knows if he gives it to me, it'll be done right, it'll be good, and it'll be done in a timely fashion. And when he told other people about it, they were like, yeah, makes sense, she's been ready for this for a while.

I moved my horse to a new stable. The circumstances behind why are bad, so bad that some of the other owners at her old stable were talking about taking legal action against the stable owner. But I trust the people at the stable she is at now. And I can see her so much more now. It is so healing.

My family and I talk again. We haven't had a good relationship in literal years. I honestly don't know how long it's been. But now we talk, we do things together. I feel like I belong. It is so nice.

I lost 10 lbs! I gained 20 lbs during the pandemic, and could not lose it for the life of me. But this year, with a combination of daily exercise and eating better, I'm down 10 lbs. Just 10 more to go until I am back at my pre-pandemic weight. And the weight loss is incredibly slow, which on the one hand is frustrating, but on the other, is very good, because slow weight loss is sustainable weight loss.

I started eating so much healthier. This primarily after the breakup. My ex was very overweight because he was sedentary and pretty much exclusively ate out. I feel so much better and I have saved so much money. I can't remember the last time I ate out - it was probably with him. And making my own meals and knowing what I put into my body is good for it is SO nice.

I started baking again! I loved this as a kid. I forgot that not only is baking fun, but I'm a good baker. The family ravs about my cookies and pastries and breads and things.

I started embroidering again! It is so nice to put on a show or music or something and sew. My embroidered jean shorts are now my favorite pair of shorts.

I started being artistic again! With sketching, with painting, with trying digital art. I'm BEYOND rusty, but I'm having FUN. So I honestly don't mind that I'm so rusty, because I'm having fun making art again and experimenting with different mediums.

I finished my degree. I did all the classes except for 1 in the typical 4 years of uni, and I kept putting off the last one because it was math. It took me 4 tries thanks to how horrific my mental health was, but I did it, it's done. And I got a 99% on the final exam.

I did so many things I'd wanted to. Like comic con, like renn faires, like going to the ballet. I scheduled things for my future self to enjoy in 27, like a fantasy photoshoot and a mounted archery clinic.

I made my first cosplays! Keyleth, her comic book look and her mantle. I'd been cosplaying for months at that point, but those were the first things I actually made.

I picked up classes to learn new skills, like coding.

I started Duolingo again, and have a streak of over 100 days. I'm actually starting to understand it when spoken at a normal speed, not just slowed down.

I started going on walks outside in the neighborhood! Very weather-dependent, but God are the flowers and houses pretty. And so many little free libraries around. When I can't walk outside, I either go to the gym or use my aeroski or do pamela reif workouts. I workout more days than not and it does wonders for my mental health.

Lol, this may seem strange. But some of my clients are dentists, and since taking them on, my teeth have never been this well-cared for. I have flossed literally every single day in 2023 so far, started using straws for sodas and energy drinks, etc. I better not have any cavities when I see my dentist next month, just saying.

I had the courage to see doctors about various health issues that were bothering me, like excruciating shoulder pain, throwing up everything I eat or drink (not intentionally, like, literally could barely control it), etc. I'm still paying off the medical bills and I'm pissed that only 1 doctor took me seriously while the rest had the gall to tell me I was just stressed when that was not the case. But I'm proud of myself for having the courage to take care of myself like that, anyway.

I actually... Started to want to actually live. I feel so far behind everyone else my age in part because of being held back/stuck by my relationship, but mostly because I never planned to live this long. And my suicidal ideation was so severe, I was only ever going through the motions for so long. Mental illness stole a decade of my life from me. But now, I... Actually don't want to die. I actually want to live. When I feel like I want to die, I recognize the truth behind the feeling which is really needing something to change. And then I work towards that change however I can. Like, I don't have retirement accounts or investments or much of a savings or anything because I just saw no point, because I figured i'd be dead soon. But now? When you are actually seriously researching retirement accounts and investments and savings strategies and all this? Actually making plans for a life far beyond the next couple of days? Of course I still get stressed and depressed by the fact that I don't already have those things sorted out, but then I remember that the reason for that is because I wanted to die for so long. I never thought I would live to see my 20s, and every year until now, I didn't think I'd live to see the next. But now? I want to actively help my future self out. I want to do what I can to make my future self's life better and easier. I want to do what I can to set my future self up for success. And when you have someone who was as suicidal as I was for the past 10 years and who made multiple suicide attempts start thinking about saving for retirement? Holy shit, how much of a win is that?

There's a lot more I could say, I'm sure. I also read so many books, worked on my own books, etc. But I'll leave it there. I'm really pleased with all the personal progress i've made this year. While I'm nervous about 27 and going from mid-20s to late-20s, fearing aging is only ever shooting yourself in the foot. 27 is so young, still. Age is just a number, and I feel more myself than ever before.

[summertimesadnessirl]

It's about how when I'm in a room my whole life I walk into that room and rank women based on skinniest to fattest and I can't stop.

It's about how women who are skinnier than me always pretend to be my friend and be happy for me but also complain about how fat they are in front of me and expect me to comfort them. It's about how skinnier women used to expect me to be their cyrano and talk to boys on their behalf, so they could be cool and quiet and mysterious. It's about how when I got into the workplace, skinnier women bullied me. And I didn't treat them as my superior or myself as their inferior. They just do that, automatically. Because everyone knows that's how the story is supposed to go.

It's about the film Ever After, where they can imagine a feminist retelling of the story but one of the evil stepsisters is just a pretty girl with pretty hair who looks cute in her renn Faire gowns and is a size 12.

It's about the fact that even in depictions today, the fat girl sees winning as getting the guy who rejected her for being fat and the skinny girl sees winning as getting a good career and befriending his new girlfriend and getting a new person who doesn't need to be convinced she's good enough.

It's about the fact that if a skinny woman wears a basic outfit it's fashion and if I wear it, it's frumpy.

It's about the fact that when fat girls go to the grocery store and buy the same groceries as a skinny girl, people judge them. When skinny girls and fat girls eat the same foods in public, one is drowning the sorrows of her pathetic life and the other is doing something adorable and cute and feminine.

It's about the fact that I have wanted a pair of fucking goth boots with the buckles and shit all my life but they don't make that in my size because goths are supposed to look like they are dying of a wasting disease.

It's about the fact that when I lose weight, men parentify me less and treat me more like I'm allowed to fuck up or be playful or selfish and make mistakes because we associate being fat with looking like someone's mom.

It's about the fact that the default insult for women is fat.

It's about the fact that fat people get offered a lower rate of pay with the same resume.

It's about the fact that no matter what else I have going on in my life, people tell me I have no self control and assume I am untrustworthy. It's about the fact that even when I had 3 jobs and no car and walked several miles between those jobs people called me lazy because of the size of my ass.

It's about the fact that all a woman has to do is be skinny.

No one in my life understands that it's not "just about f00d"

It's the voice in my head SCREAMING at me that 3at1ng is equivalent to failure & shame; that the number on the scale is the determiner for my happiness.

[asoulofatlantis]

Trails Tierlists (or whatever it is called...)

On my private account I wanted to do a Trails-Q&A to record my current feelings Towards Trails and I wanted to include some Tierlists and while I haven't written the Q&A just yet, I still wanted to show you my lists.

So this i obviously the tierlist for the Trails-Games themselves. Cold Steel 3 is my absolut favorite and I am not sure if any Trails game will ever be able to top it.

Next in line is Riverie. In my eyes one of the best Trails-Games out there. Really well made and you can have almost ALL the characters in your Team eventually XD

The A Rank was a bit harder, but I decided to go with the first entrances in all but the Crossbell-Sagas. Because all of them were a very nice start into their Arc.

The B-Tier started with Azure, as it was really hard to decide if I should put it in A or B, but eventually I went for B because, a huge reason for the fact that I liked Azure so much more then Zero was chapter two - and if you know, you know XD Cold Steel 4, even tho Act 1 is a pain in the ass for me overall has some of the most amazing moments in the Trails-Saga so far and did provide me with the best ending a game has ever provided me with. It was hard to decide what to do with Trails in the Sky SC, but after some debating I decided that chapter 5, 6 and of course the last part of the game were good enough to put this game in B-Tier.

I hated Zero when I played it for the first time (I have yet to replay it...) and Cold Steel 2 also is a clear "I hate this game" - Game. So... C-Tier is almost too nice ^^'

BUT I hated Sky 3 more and while I do not hate Kuro 2 per se, I do think it was one of the worst Trails-Games ever. Thats why they are both only D-Tier. We will play Nayuta eventually, but as you know, my backlog is endless.

You could say this is my Trails-Shipping-Tierlist. (I had to do it this way, because that Tierlist maker didn't even include Van and Agnes as a ship so... I had to make it work for me somehow...)

My most favorite Trails-Ship of all times is obviously Rean and Alisa. And it is certainly embarrassing to admit that Shirley and Cedric of all people are the ones that get into second place, even before Tita and Agate. But it is how it is. I was thinking about including Zin and Killika in "Liberls Shipping-Galore" but I do not care much about that ship, so I decided against it. So overall the list is showing the ships that I care most about and thus the last Tier "Sonstige Ships" are those ships that I only somehow, kinda, sorta care about. I am sorry for Estelles and Joshuas place in this list but while I like this ship, its just... semi-important to me. I just don't care as much about them as I do about the ships above them. But that could be because these ships are already happy with each other. (Well Ries and Kevin SHOULD be happy with each other... no idea what happened there...)

This was my first try with that Tierlist. But it didn't feel right to include Alfin and Claire here, even tho they would be my second and third choice for Rean. It also didn't feel right to include Kevin and Ries in the same tier as Tita and Agate. There is a HUGE difference between how much I care about those two ships. Also... I LOVE Randy and Mirelle but they too are already happy together so I just care a bit more about Lloyd and Elie ^^'

And this is my Tierlist with my favorite characters. Or... in case of the later Tiers, my most hated characters XD

It feels wrong when I look at it now that Rean wasn't SSS-Tier and Olivert SS-Tier and then the rest of my blond Angels as normal S-Tier. But... oh well, this is huge enough as it is already.

I was surprised about some characters in my A rank I can tell you. No idea how Crow got in there and I was surprised myself how high I rank Nadia and Renne.

B-Tier was a bit debatable at this. I do not care this much about Machias t be honest, but he is part of Class7 and he is important to Jusis and... yeah... somehow he ended in B-Tier. Many others ended there for simular reasons as well.

Cedric only in C-Tier? Shocker, I know. But he was such a pain in the ass that I say he has top work his way up in future games, to join his oger-girlfriend in A-Tier XD

I really didn't know what to do with Laura at first. But I do not per se totally dislike her. It is the fact that everyone thinks she is perfect for Rean that makes me dislike her. Her character overall is not bad tho.

D-Tier ist questionable at best. Ries should not be in the same Tier as Angie and Campanelle and Kloe shouldn't share one either... but here we are.

I wonder how many people would kill me for were I positioned Elaine? XD

Osborne next to Traitors seems weird too, but for me this makes absolut sense ^^'

[bloodborne-on-pc]

Wanted to take a quick break from my main knitting project, and decided to tackle something that would be quick and easy, only a day or two. Get some low-effort craft serotonin.

Went thru my Ravelry library, found a pattern for a "Renn Faire pouch" that's made with chunky yarn. Sounds like it should take no time at all, and as a Renn Faire enjoyer I'd get use out of it.

Anyway I think this pattern is fundamentally flawed. It doesn't make sense.

It starts off with a few decrease rows, then an increase row, then the stitch pattern for the main body. The pattern says that each row of the stitch pattern has 12 repeats per row. Okay. Cool. Fine.

The number of stitches you end up with following the pattern, as written, makes this impossible.

Each row of the stitch pattern is a repeat of four stitches. The number you initially cast on is 48 stitches. Which should work out perfectly. Except, once you do the decrease rows and the increase row, you do not have 48 stitches. What you have is 37 stitches. How does that even work. I don't understand how the pattern's author fucked this up. Or maybe it's me, I dunno.

Also, the pattern uses abbreviations and does not explain those abbreviations. The two that threw me off were "yfwd" and "ybck". Clearly short for "yarn forward" and "yarn back" respectively, but I hadn't heard those terms before and didn't know what they mean.

Looking them up, one source claimed that "yarn forward" was just another term for a yarn over. Which I have done plenty of. And then looking up "yarn back", I found a video saying that a yarn back is like a yarn over, but for purling, and showed how to do that. Neat!

Attempting to do the pattern with these two techniques was fucking awful! It was a mess full of holes, and it was also fucking huge because those are increases! And looking at the stitch pattern, there were no decreases to compensate.

So I frogged it and forgot about it for a couple days. Noncommittally thought of attempting to design my own funky pouch for carrying faire trinkets. Watched a couple videos on fun stitch patterns I didn't know how to do, that maybe I'd implement. Including one on linen stitch. Which just so happens...to have yarn forward and yarn back. Except. The terms meant something completely different from what I had read up on before.

This video just showed this as bringing the yarn to the front of the work, or to the back of the work. Without wrapping it around the needle at all, like I had been doing. Which. Made sense. Looking at the pattern that made so much more sense. And this could have been avoided if the person who wrote the pattern jsut fucking explained what she was talking about! Goddamn!

So yeah. Gonna try it again. I know I should probably move on to a pattern that's competently written, but this thing is my enemy now. I am going to conquer it. I already figured out how to increase in a way that'll get me back to 48 stitches. It'll take one extra row, but whatever. If I encounter any more bullshit I will probably complain about it in a reblog. I'll just have to get that far first I guess.

[asknarashikari]

shotaro playing a guitar and singing for philip minific ♡

Well this got away from me real quick so... story under the cut!

Contrary to popular belief, Shoutaro did not get his love of singing from frequenting karaoke bars and listening to pop idols. No, it was a passion he always had, one he had to hide when he was a child due to his strict upbringing. 

Actually, his parents did approve of his liking for music... but all they wanted him to learn was the stuffy, classical music that socialite kids would learn to impress other socialites. Shoutaro hated it, so he had to pretend he had no interest at all.

During his delinquent days, though, one of the kids he used to run around with taught him how to play a guitar. They were even planning to form a band and running off to Tokyo to try their luck in showbiz, but evidently those plans fell through because Shoutaro went straight and became Sokichi’s apprentice. However, that friend did give Shoutaro his own guitar as a parting gift.

This was the explanation he gave Philip when, while they were cleaning out the office in preparation for the move downstairs, Philip found the guitar tucked away in some forgotten corner of the Agency. 

It was still in surprisingly good shape for how long it’d been. Shoutaro strummed the strings a few times, and found it still tuned and ready to go. 

“Play something for me, then,” Philip said, eyes already wide and manic with curiosity.

“H-Ha?” Shoutaro stammered. “I’m out of practice though... I’d probably sound horrible, hehe.” He looked down at the instrument in his hands. “I can’t even remember the last time I played...”

“Aw, Shou, please? Just one song?” Philip pouted, puppy-dog eyes at full strength.

Shoutaro groaned at his own weakness, nodding in compliance. He sat on his desk with guitar in hand, Philip taking the spot beside him. “Fine, but don’t laugh if I sound terrible...” In his head, he went through the songs he was fairly sure he could still play, then decided on the one he learned most recently (which was still a few years ago, but still)*. 

“As I watch the scenery of the city where I born and lived from outside the window the silver train goes, it goes carrying me away...

I just laughed and knew nothing I can't go back to those days though Now that I've been given wisdom and words I should be able to laugh properly...

From the train window I can see the same old city Why does it make me sad? Why am I crying? Those days I looked at the trains and they symbolized my dreams Now that I'll soon be there why am I crying? I don't have the courage to throw all away These are nothing but idle complains Back then I wanted this so much, so much, now the tickets are in my hand, I shouldn't feel lost at all. From the train window I can see the same old city Why does it make me sad? Why am I crying? Why am I crying?”

There was a long pause, then-

“...Damn, partner.” Philip breathed, sounding like the air was knocked out of his lungs. “If that was you being terrible, I want to hear you when you were good.” Philip smiled and leaned against his shoulder. “You’re really amazing, you know.”

Shoutaro flushed as he set the guitar aside in its case, not realizing he’d gotten so into it until he finished the whole song. “T-Thanks, partner,” he stuttered, feeling the tips of his ears redden. 

Philip was quiet for another minute, then- “Maybe you can teach me to play sometime?” he asked in a hopeful whisper.

Shoutaro smiled. “I’d be happy to, partner.”

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*Yes, this was a song Renn Kiriyama actually did a cover for in this movie (singing starts at around 01:29:30). And yes, I was fangirling the whole dang time he was singing in the movie. I may have cried the first time.

@iris-14cheonsa I’m tagging you in this post because more people need to appreciate Renn’s singing and I know you need a pick me up right now :))

[leelee10898]

Fast cars & Freedom: Cant help falling in love (8/?) Part 2.

Here it is.. part 2 of chapter 8... is that really Logans mom? How does Ellies dad react to the news she is married to Colt??? You can catch up HERE. And as always, if you want to be added to the tags, drop me a line.

Pairing: Logan x Ellie, Colt x Ellie

Rating: Mature

Song inspiration:

“Riya! Damnit.” Ellie gasped, Riya instantly cupping her mouth. Ellie Stood making her way over to her father.

Colt stood behind Logan,  schock written all over his face at the series of events. Riya just announced to everyone that He and Ellie were married. Her father being an ex cop, was probably about to kill him, sure he had a gun or two, or three laying around. And did Logan just say Mom?

Logan stood there, completely stunned, baked beans covering his shoes.  Was he imagining things? Because the woman standing there next to Ellie's dad looked an awful lot like his mother.  He remembered seeing her when the foster parents would bring him to the jail to visit. That all changed when he got sent to live with a shitty set and he ran away, never looking back.

“Logan? Logan is that you?” Sally spoke, tears in her eyes.

Frank looked between the two, dumbfounded. Of all the women in the world he would fall for, he had to pick the one who was possibly the father of his grandchild, and an ex criminal. His eyes darted past Logan and locked right onto Colt, who stood frozen in place. “You!” He seethed, Pointing a finger at him. “Oh shit.” Colt quickly placed the pan he was holding down on the table and took off into the house.

“Oh no you dont, get back here.” Frank took off running after him, coleslaw dripping from his pants. “Dad, wait.” Ellie followed the two into the house. “Dad, just wait. You don't understand.” He froze in place “what don't I understand? How you ended up married to him,” He pointed to Colt who stood at the door. “Because that I don't understand.  How did this happen? When did this happen?”

“6 years ago. In vegas.” Her dad's eyes went wide. “iIt was the night before, well everything went down with the brotherhood.” Her dad slumped down on the couch, the feelings of that time crashing down on him. “She asked for an annulment Mr Martin. This isn't Ellies fault, I didn't file it. If you want to blame anyone, blame me, not her.” Colt stepped forward, his eyes locked on hers.

Her dad let out a long sigh “Well, at least if He's Lucas father, you'll be married.” Ellie closed her eyes “I'm filing for divorce.” Her dads face reddened. “Colt,  why don't you go outside and help out. I need a word with my daughter.” Colt hesitated, waiting for her command. She was his queen, she would always be his queen no matter what, and he would do anything she asked of him, but he wouldn't willingly divorce her. “Go ahead colt.”  He nodded walking back out to the back yard, leaving Ellie and her dad to have a serious discussion.

Logan blinked, stunned. “What. How did you.” He couldn't form the words.  

“Logan, I have been looking for you ever since i got out of jail.” Colt stopped immediately, backing up a pace to hear what was going on. “Oh really? And when was that? Because it seems you haven't done a great job of it.” Logan stood arms folded.  “well, there wasn't much of a trail to follow, you stayed pretty well hidden. The last bit of information I got you were in California, so I came out here.” Logan stared at her, still in Shock that his mother was there. “Can we talk? Please Logan, you have no idea how long I have been waiting to see you.” Logan nodded and the two walked off alone.  

Colt looked over to where toby and Luca were sitting at the kiddie pool, he walked over “Hey squirt, why the long face?”  “Is grampy mad at you?” she sniffled. “No, he's not mad at me sweetie. Everything is ok.” he assured her. “Hey Colt, um aunt Riya said you and mommy are married. Does that mean you're my daddy?”

"Eliana Renne Martin, what the hell do you mean you're filing for divorce?" Frank shouted. "Dad, calm down." "I thought you would be more mad at the fact Ive been married for 6 years and didn't tell you."

"Dont rock the boat Ellie. What is your reasoning for divorcing? Our family does not divorce, trust me it would have been easier to divorce your mother when she got bad, but I didnt did I?"

"No. You didnt. I just, dad we were 18 and 19, we were young and uncertain if we would be in jail or dead." Her father shutteres at the memory.

"I cant talk to you about this. I think youre makimg a huge mistake, but youre my daughter and I love you. Just please, please think about it."

Colt stood there in Shock,  not sure how to handle or answer it. He was relieved when he seen Ellie come out of the house, luckily she was headed right for them. “What's going on?” She noticed the uncertain look on Colts face. “Someone heard the announcement, and has a question.” Ellie looked down at her daughter “Mommy, if you're married to Colt, does that mean he's my daddy?” Her eyes went wide, she looked between the two,she had no idea how to answer without generating a lot more questions. “Well, sweetie i'm not sure. But how about, how about you go to see what grampy is doing ok?” Luca nodded and walked away, they look on her face told her this wasn't the last she would hear about it.

“Im sorry el, She just came out of nowhere. I didn't know what to say.” Colt ran his hand over his face. “Its ok. I didn't either. Lets just hope we get these results back soon. So we know for sure.”  Ellie looked over at Logan sitting by himself, a beer in hand. “I should probably go check in on him.” Colt nodded as she walked away.

“Mind some company?” He looked up, and patted the seat next to him. “So. I guess you heard my mom is dating your dad.” he snorted.

“I heard something like that. How crazy is that?” he let out a half hearted laugh. “But seriously, how are you handling it?”

“I don't know. I'm kind of excited to finally have my mom around. On the other hand, i'm scared.”

Logan told her how his mom was in a car with his dad and a friend. She had been dating him for a little while and they stopped at a bank, his dad apparently robbed it and she was locked up as an accessory. When she got out finally Logan had ran away from foster care and hid himself pretty well. “I guess It's nice to not be alone anymore.” Ellie grabbed his hand “hey, you're not alone. All these people here, the crew, me, Luca. We're you family. You haven't been alone because wherever you go, were with u. Right here.” She placed her hand on his heart. “Thanks Ellie. The same goes for me. I'll always be there for you, no matter what.” He kissed her cheek, and walked over to where Mona and Ximena were standing.

Ellie sat there watching her dad and Sally talk, for a few minutes before hugging and kissing. She turned her head, not wanting to see that. She wondered if her dad knew about Sallys past. She seemed like a very nice woman, and she had not seen her dad so happy. Not in a long time, not since before her mother died. She learned years ago not to judge a book by its cover, so she would give her the benefit of the doubt. If she hurt Logan, she would hunt her down and handle her, herself.  

The day went on, the drama of day seemed to fade away, and everyone ate and were enjoying themselves.  They had a corn hole tournament going on in one corner. Toby lounged in Lucas swimming pool, buzzed and sunburnt, but happy as hell. Logan and Mona were on one team, while Ximena and Darius were on another. Stacie, and Sally sat around watching them.

Colt relaxed in a lounge chair, Luca asleep in his arms, her head resting on his shoulder. “You're seriously holding her while she sleeps?” Colt chuckled “well Logan was holding her,  he passed her off to me when it was his turn in Corn hole. She just, fell asleep.” Ellie shook her head. “Suns starting to set, we should probably wake her soon so we can head over to the field and see the fireworks.”  “yeah, my arms dead, so sounds good to me.”

“Luca honey, time to wake up.” Ellie stroked her hair. She started to stir a bit. “He squirt, it's almost time for fireworks. Get up.” Lucas eyes fluttered open. “Can I have some ice cream?” she spoke with a yawn. “Yup. Come on, I'll take you.” Colt stood shaking the sleep from his arm as they disappeared into the house.

Riya slid up next to her. “Watching those two fawn all over Luca has got to be the sexiest thing I've ever seen.” Ellie's mouth flew open. “Ri, you're married and have a son.”

“I know. But seriously, I'm not even sure why you want to divorce Colt. He's clearly still in love with you. Unless.”

“Unless what?”

“Unless you want to be with Logan instead.” Riya waggled her eyes at her.

“I don't know what I want. It's just the right thing to do, divorcing colt. We were so young.”

She rolled her eyes “Whatever you say Ellie.”

“Are you Drunk Riya? And where is Marcus?”

“Mayyyybeeeee.” She giggled. “Dare set the pack n play up in the house, hes sleeping mom sheesh.” Ellie playfully pushed Riyas arm.

They headed out to the field to watch the fireworks display. Toby playing music to go with the show. “Uncle Logie, dance with me.” Luca stood up yanking on his shirt. “Oh sweetie, Stacie asked me to dance first.” Luca puffed out her bottom lip “Ok.” she turned to walk away “Lulu wait. Of course I'll dance with you. Stacie said its ok.” Luca beamed as Logan spun her around. Countless awes coming from the women watching. “Logan is such a good dancer.” Ellie sighed as she watch him float across the black top with her daughter.  

Colt cocked his brow. “Hey. I remember us having some pretty good moves.”

“Of course we did. Are you. Are you Jealous Colt?” she eyed him suspiciously.

“Dance with me Ellie.” she smirked taking his hand. “Oh I guess For old times sakes.”  the song changed as Colt pulled her closer. “You remember this song?”

“How could I forget it.”

Her mind went back to that night in Vegas.

*****

Ellie stood in the empty room, her shaking hands flattened the front of the short white dress she picked up at chapel boutique. Under better circumstances she would have had her father there to give her away, Riya as her maid of honor. She would have spent months picking out her flowers, the dress, the colors, food. But this right here, was what she wanted to do in the moment. Not knowing what the next day would hold. Would she be in jail, dead? She wanted to experience getting married,  she loved Colt, and Colt Loved her. A knock came at the door. “You ready sugar?” An older lady dressed in a tight patent leather dress asked her as she handed her a bouquet.

Ellie nodded as she stepped out of the room. A soft melody began to play as she stepped onto the aisle runner, her eyes locking with Colts.

His breath hitched in his throat at the sight of her. He looked handsome wearing a black suit, he fidgeted with his fingers, anxious to take her hands in his. She stood before him, as they joined hands. “Ellie, you are breathtaking.” his voice cracked with emotion,  making her tear up. “You look so handsome Colt.”

They turned towards the officiant, dressed head to toe like Elvis. “Dearly Beloved. Uh huh. We are gathered here today to join these two hearts together.” They tried to stifle their laughter, quickly composing themselves. “Do you Colton Take Eliana to be your wife?” Colt slid the ring on her finger “I do.”

“And do you Eliana take Colton to be your Husband?” She slid the ring onto his finger “I do.”

“By the state of Nevada and the King, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride. Uh huh.” He shifted his hips in true Elvis fashion. As Colt took her in his arms, their lips meeting in a sensual, sweet kiss.

They shared a first dance, in the chapel. Colt pulling her close to him.

Wise men say, only fools rush in. But I can't help falling in love with you.

“You know. I think the king was onto something with this song.” Colt smirked. “Oh? And what's that Mr Kaneko?”

“I couldn't help falling in love with you, Mrs Kaneko.”

*****

“I wish you would reconsider the divorce El.” Colts words pulling her from the memory.

Take my hand, take my whole life too. But I can't help, falling in love with you.

“Colt. It's just the right thing to do.”

“the right thing for who? Because I still Love you Ellie. Can you honestly say you don't still Love me?” She stared at him for a moment,  stunned. “I… I��” A loud boom went off above them, Luca came running up “Mommy. Mommy. Its starting.” She grabbed her hand “come on Colt, sit with us.” Her free hand grabbing his.

The next morning Ellie drove into town, she entered the building and stood in line. Her mind swirling from the night before, the dance with Colt, watching Logan dance with Luca. She was so confused, so lost. “Next.” She heard the woman call out. She walked up the desk

“How can I help you?”

She took a deep breath. “I need to file for divorce.”

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[asoulofatlantis]

Honestly? Chosing who to have those "bonding" - Events with was so much easier with Rean. I do not miss the fact that basically, every interaction with the girls was a chance for an accidental romantic scene when I tried to be faithful to Alisa, but that is exactly the point! With Rean, Alisa was almost the only Girl I had bonding events with and choosing between the boys wasn't hard either with how many bonding points I had left after only choosing Alisas events, if there even where any. Here its like... you feel bad for everyone you don't do because you can do them all without fearing too much about romance. Obviously, on later occasions (Kuro 2) they get more of a hint of romance then these onces have, but its still so subtle and mostly onsided that it never feels like a reason to avoid any of them. Hm... so whos events do I watch this time?

I honestly didn't want to do the discount-princes connect event at first... but they talk about Olivert here, so I am quite happy with my last minute choice that was only lead by the Walkthough telling me filling his bonding-points would grant me a nice reward ^^' Guess my true reward ended up hearing about my favorite prince of all time ♥

I feel like there is something more to Yume than meets the eye. We know for a factthat she is human, as she was conceived through to humans and born by a human and she also looks well enough like her parents. So there is no doubt about that. HOWEVER that Mare and that Curse could control her like that... makes it look like she is... somewhat receptive to magic, if that makes any sense to you. Like... I don't know... maybe her soul is something special? I can not help it but wonder if there isn't a reason why Mare chose to control her, other then the fact that maybe a child was easier to control, that is. And Paulette seems to think so too, because she oddly seemed to understand that something was going on with Yume at the end of Kai, when they chased after Agnes. Not sure what to expect tho.

We always knew something was off with her, but seeing her in this connect event I think would there not be one particular scene closer to the end of this game, I likely would have allowed her to fool me into believe I was wrong - just like Crow did back then, even tho I had been so damn sure until that one point that he was in fact C. (Tho to be fair... I would not have seen that coming with her, even tho I knew something was off with her ^^')

BTW... does her had actually literally say "Disguise"? XD Way to go Falcom *lol*

Renne proved immense leading-skills throughout the Calvard-Arc. It makes you wonder what the future has in store for her. I wouldn't put it past her to become a politition. She would make a great asset for any intelligence-division too. Easily enough, with her technical know-how she might as well work for ZFC or any technical company. The world is really open for her.

Renne went from trying to gut us like a fish to pushing our buttons in the span of just 6 lousy years XD

And here I was thinking she was at least a bit closer to being 30 XD Sorry Kaela. I just feel so old these days, seeing how it won't take long for me to reach a point were I could be everyone's mother. Heck, I very well could be Feries or even Agnes mother at this point ^^'

As an Alisa-Fan and an Erebonian-Bitch I feel like a damn cheater being at Verne XD I mean Rean and the other were here too in Kai and the CEO was speaking highly of Alisa, so I really shouldn't feel that bad. But I do ^^'

I believe that the wording was different in the Japanese version, but essentially he did ask Quatre if he prevered to be called a boy or a girl, so the more "woke" approach of asking for pronouns is merely making it sound more modern and does not take away the original intent of the question - as people have been pissed about the game being more into trying to... be more diverse if you will. We have a few people with darker skin-tones and we try to be more open to slight differences in religions and there is that guy, you remember, from that one sidemission, who is in love with the boy from the flowershop and Aaron is cross-dressing and so on. I do not think its a big deal, but given how media have been trying to be diverse just so they can say they are I do kind of understand that people are a bit wary of it these days. Anyway... I do not think it is as extreme in Kuro as people say it is.

I have qualms with the way they pronounce Quatre... but what else is new? XD

Quatres little crush on Agnes was cute but I felt like it let to know where and ended up being just a push to get him more interested in this team then that it actually mattered in any way, shape or form. Then again, it was nice that for once, someone didn't crush on Van XD And then again... looking at Kai... we did take a shape turn here, huh? ^^'

Okay... its sunday... so... lots of stuff to do as preparation for tomorrow. which means this will be it for today.

[mysticstarlightduck]

Hey there ask lover! Gimme 😘 for the duos ask game!

Thank you for the ask, @trancetales!

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Gonna go with the same characters I used to answer this ask (of the same ask game) for continuity reasons and because today I'm being a bit of a lazy girl lmao.

(The characters are Arzhel & Elodie from The Forgotten Ones, Kane & Renn from Song of Thorns, and Jack & Deimos from Supernova Initiative)

Rules: Answer the Asks as two of your OCs talking about one another, giving their opinions about each other - those don't have to be accurate but rather should be a reflection of what one character thinks of the other.

😘- Are they your type?

THE FORGOTTEN ONES

Arzhel - "Hm. A couple months ago the answer to that question would have been a resounding no. When we first met, I found Elodie overly optimistic, annoyingly nosy, and just simply abrasive with the amount of talkative energy she seemed to have at all times, even at times where all I wanted was a bit of silence. But now... those same qualities are precisely the same reason why I think I'm falling in love with her. She's wonderfully positive, able to find the good in almost any situation no matter how bleak things seem. While I still find her endless questions a bit much, she is perceptive and always notices when someone is hiding something, a trait that has saved our lives more than once now. She always has something to say and I have grown fond of her rambles throughout our travels, it's become something comforting, familiar. Honestly, I'm just as surprised as you are, I think."

Elodie - "Yes, in an unexpected way. There was something about him that just felt different, like something clicked at the moment when we met. Somehow, I immediately knew he was an incredibly kind person, even though when we first met he was a bit of a grumpy douche who always expected the worst in people and thought everyone was out to get him. And despite that, he was always a perfect gentleman, polite and respectful, if a bit waspish and defensive at times. Given the hell he has gone through, I'm surprised he has remained such a kind person. Now, we have grown to trust one another, as best friends - and I hope that one day, we'll be as partners. If you know what I mean!"

SONG OF THORNS

Kane - "Renn?! My type?! Are you kidding me? No, no, no. Thank you very much. Not that I have anything against him but, mainly our personalities are far too different and our beliefs too contrasting - when we first met we could barely remain civil, almost every simple discussion ended with us at each other's throats. I'm surprised we were even able to become friends! And regardless, he's not really my type. I'm not really into rebellious and brooding vampiric ex-lordlings with a thirst for justice, and even if I were, the guy is in a committed relationship with one of my best friends, and I would never dare ruin their bond. Quite honestly, I never really had a serious romantic relationship before. I've dated guys and girls and was pretty popular before my name was dragged through the mud, but I haven't really had the time to figure out what it is I want in a long-term relationship. Maybe it's time I think a bit more about that."

Renn - "Absolutely not! Before he was exiled, the guy represented everything I hated the most - a paragon of 'human valor' against the 'wretched Vampyric beasts', a man who fights for King and glory. As a half-vampyr, he was nothing more than an enemy to me. And now, after he was exiled and changed a lot - both in matters of personality but also in moral growth - were able to be friends. But nothing more than that. And I'm committed to someone, my darling Roselyn, whom I love very much. I would never betray her trust, ever. So, in short, no, he is not my type, but I'm happily dating someone else who is my type."

SUPERNOVA INITIATIVE

Deimos - "Uhhh.... No. That question makes me feel weird on so many levels, haha. Me and Jack grew up together, ever since we were just kids looking for trouble on a faraway moon. We were family, the only family each other ever had - before... well, everything happened and everything I've done. It was just him, me, and Cass against the world - an inseparable trio of dumb kids who didn't know any better and dreamed of escaping to somewhere far away from the dust and grime of our homeworld. We did everything together for years. Even when we made our makeshift crew of 'space pirates', it started with the three of us. Then I had to go and screw it all up, but that's a story for another time. Point is: Jack is like a brother to me, and it's uncomfortable for me to even consider him as 'my type' for... obvious reasons. I wouldn't be able to date someone I consider my sibling, even if there is literally no blood relation between us. The thought is still hella weird. So. Nope."

Jack - "(Nervous chuckling) Oh, hell no. First of all, same answer as his was: we grew up together and even though we drifted apart - read: became polar opposites and even rivals - as grownups there's still that 'he's my brother' energy between us, even if our bond isn't the same as it was. Just the concept already feels wrong to even think about. He may have left our crew and changed a whole lot, but that's still the same guy whom I knew as a kid and who used to play video games with me until we both fell asleep or who helped me take care of Cassie whenever she got sick. So. He was - is - my adoptive sibling and all that. And now that's out of the way, there's an unrelated, second point... I've never dated anyone before, so even if I tried to come up with an answer I wouldn't even know what 'my type' is. I want to find someone who loves me romantically, but I don't feel sexual attraction in the way most people seem to feel, which makes dating around a bit trickier than it already is. So, still haven't found what my type is BUT I know for sure that type will never be Deimos."