#and she was getting into how she doesnt like it when people dress drab so FRANKLY that was a great compliment

[xxplastic-cubexx]

I think I remember you mentioning corset tops in some tags, so let me tell you that your fashion sense sounds amazing. I love when people are able to express themselves through clothing, it's always so cool, and your art is impeccable so I feel like that might be a good indicator too lol. love your blog!

AWH ty for lovin my art AND my alleged fashion sense 😏 i dont own a lot of corset tops- just like. Three (tho ngl i would like more) but i do have a. Particular style i suppose (enough of a style that people are semifrequent to compliment it). S’def real fun playin round with clothes and accessories :]

[once-upon-a-drama]

Thoughts no one asked for about search:www part 2

One of the best things I've watched, in long time. The drama about the search engine stuff. The main leads absolutely flooring it and living life on their own terms. Bad ass women goooooo!!!!!!!

(let me make a few things clear. It's absolutely not a perfect show, it's got a few problems.)

But honestly there's two things that really stuck out to me and I'd like to adress those two things.

1) working during your 20's

Their treatment of ai ra. The girl who initially works as a barista in unicon. She's clearly talented and ta mi acknowledges that, going so far as to call the people who rejected her as fools who don't know how to recognise talent. And when she leaves unicon ta mi even takes her with her.

In the beginning we see her wearing some offbeat clothes. She isn't as stylish as scarlet or professional as ta mi. Yet she never wavers in her enthusiasm or her drive to get better and work there. Obviously meeting her idol who turns out to be trash is turning point for her.

The writers could've handled this is a number of ways. They could've ignored it and painted the man in bad light. As in it happens. He's trash. U get better dressed from on. Its the way it.. ( ta mi says this precisely. I'll get back to that later.)

They could've made her angry. Pissed that no one understands that she has no money and therefore unable to dress herself appropriately and such. Etc etc.

I feel like the fact that they made ta mi acknowledge that an industry like their's expect a certain level of, how do I put it (looking rich disguised as professionalism) is very important. It makes her take responsibility for adults her age. That they've made a culture like that. It doesn't put the onus on ai ra to be better. Ta mi says it's a culture like this. People in their 20's just starting out barely have enough money. And in fit of guilt she offers her fancy costly bag to ai ra.

She doesn't offer any sympathies or explanations. She does what she can, at that point without patronising her. Ai ra on her part doesnt get angry.

She's devastated and goes home. We see her crying. Which is such a nice thing it self. Not that she's crying. But we never see this part. Where people are just feeling helpless unable to do anything. That someone would judge her for being a particular way when they barely met her.

I'm not saying you shouldn't dress professionally or be allowed to come in absolute rags. But there's a difference. Because no body in her workplace had a problem with it. And there's far better ways of gently asking her to dress better than some random dude you've just met saying u look weird.

I found this bit so heartwarming because I've seen other shows where the person dresses up drab on their first day. It's either played of for laughs or just ignored or she's gets a makeover without actually addressing any of the underlying issues.

I can't think of a counter example. But one such example comes to mind. I've been on a suits kick lately. Here Mike is kind of poor barely scraping by. He has to pay for his grandmother and lives with his friend.

And when Harvey doesn't like his suits he just hands him his corporate card and asks him to buy some better stuff. While albeit its a nice gesture on his part it doesn't adress practically any of the underlying issues.

2)on the topic of marriage

This is in reference to a particular scene basically. I've no particular extra opinions to add but I just found it to be such a different take on the topic. Park morgan and ta mi are discussing about marriage and their reasons for doing it and not doing for the umpteenth time.

And ta mi points out that it's unfair why people who don't have to marry have to always acknowledge their reasons. They have to explain themselves repeatedly for their choice. Whilst people who want to marry aren't given such shit. (now I know the underlying reasons why this happens. Because marriage is the norm etc etc)

But it was albeit portrayed very interestingly.

[proheromidoriyashouto]

Inksignia, Beyond Alteo - Tattoo artist!Inko x Flower Shop Owner!Rei AU with pre-IzuShou Part 1

Canon is mostly the same with a few exceptions. Izuku immediately tells the teachers what Shouto said during the Sports Festival. Trust is broken but Izuku would rather have him alive and safe than continue to leave him in that house. The teachers - Eraserhead, All Might and Nighteye mostly- investigate and Endeavor is taken down, goes to jail, blah, blah, blah he’s not important. After careful consideration, the authorities tentatively release Todoroki Rei from the mental hospital as an out-patient.

In order to gain independence from his estate, she decides to start up a flower shop for income. So much time spent in that drab, stale hospital has fostered a desire for bright colors and the scents of nature. She uses some of her monetary award to pay off the rent for a space wedged between a smaller convenience store and a tattoo shop. The tattoo shop has dark-tinted windows with intricate, black detailing that creates a black-on-black appearance Rei recalls seeing on pottery in the States a lifetime ago. The tattoo shop opens and closes later than her own flower shop so she goes a few weeks before she makes contact with the owner.

Business starts off slowly as there are more renowned shops a short drive away but Rei creates a niche for herself by exclusively offering carnivorous plants, and freeze-drying flowers. She had a lot of time to read and explore her tastes with a decade apart from Enji and she developed a fascination with carnivorous plants. Beautiful, deadly, and deceptively delicate, they require the utmost care. Preserving flowers by freezing them was a past-time of hers prior to her marriage and she is delighting to pick it up again. It was an uncommon practice then and continues to be so now. She uses her quirk to frost the vases and keep that part of the shop cool without altering the temperature necessary by the tropical plants. Soon enough she has moderate, steady business and she’s finally beginning to turn over a profit.

She’s returning from lunch when she spots Shouto shuffling about outside. He visits her here since her release or at her apartment above the shop so being outside must mean he was waiting for her. He looks despondent when she guides him inside and he spends nearly an hour simply walking through the shop, familiarizing himself with her wares. Even after all this time she call tell something has upset him, though he undoubtedly has a lot on his mind after the Hosu Incident. Though when he came to visit after the Sports Festival and again since the investigation into her ex-husband he had been angry about something then too. He’ll speak when he’s ready so she helps a few patrons with their orders in the meantime and when he does he seems... lost.

Mama?

Yes, dear?

Are you... happy... with all of this?

...How do you mean?

I... He visibly swallowed around a lump in his throat. H-his arrest. The court proceedings, the media attention, public opinion. Doesn’t it... bother you? Make you uncomfortable? I passed by people on the way here who were whispering about you and all of us, how we’re ungrateful and-! Validating the things people like Stain say about heroes and society. Is this, he kept his eyes firmly downcast, all even worth reliving that pain? Wouldn’t you rather forget it?

S-shouto?

I’m not saying this isn’t a good thing, now, but wouldn’t have been better to let sleeping dogs lie? I... I was going to save you from that place. When I made it and he couldn’t control me or you anymore, I-I had a plan, but...

But? She approached him slowly, letting him gather his thoughts. Something changed that? She could see the tips of his ears flush though she couldn’t see his face for his hair.

I told someone. He almost growled at that taking her by surprise. He told the teachers. That’s when they started looking into it. His fists were clenched at his sides in his hurt. I just needed him to understand what- I didn’t think he’d say anything. I didn’t know him. We’d never spoken before but he was always butting his nose into things... I didn’t think he’d hang us out to dry. But he did and now. He lifted his head to look her in the eye. His expression was imploring, desperate maybe. Being dragged through court and forced to relive all those horrible things and having people think less of you for it.You- you can’t tell me it’s made you happy.

She considered his words carefully. No. No, that certainly wasn’t. Having to testify, being in the same room as your father. That was... never something I wanted to experience again.

He adopted a look that was equal parts relief and... vindication? But she continued.

But I would do it again in a heartbeat.

His expression became clear shock then. Why?

Shouto, where do you live now? She asked instead of answering.

...with Fuyumi?

Are you happy with her?

Yes.

Do you feel safe there?

He tilted his head to the side, reminiscent of an inquisitive puppy. So cute her son. ...Yes.

And you know that your father will never come near you again, right?

...Yeah.

So, my sweet boy, who I know is so so smart, She gently cupped his face in her hands and kept his eyes on her own, why wouldn’t I repeat this fight if it meant getting you and your siblings here, to this safe, happy place every time?

His eyes shined with tears.

For the record, she said, I am. Happy- that is- here. And however unintentional, I’m grateful that you told that boy. Her son’s eyes widened. He set us on this path. It was painful, yes. She tucked an errant lock of crimson hair behind is ear. It was also the road to freedom. For all of us.

Tears wet her fingers and Shouto looked away in shame. Oh. He said so softly. You- it- it doesn’t... you mean that?

She nodded fervently. Absolutely. I would thank him if I saw him.

Shouto drew his shoulders up tensely and gently pulled her hands away from his face. That... I’m not sure that’ll ever happen.

She hummed curiously. Has he requested to remain anonymous?

No, I-I thought you were hurt by all of this. I, um. He curled in on himself a bit. I was angry. I... told him off after they started looking into our lives. ...we aren’t talking.

Oh. Shouto. You were worried about my feelings? She would remain amazed by his capacity to love her after what she’d done to him.

He nodded.

Could you make up? I’d hate for him to think he didn’t do the right thing. He might not come forward for someone else if the situation arises. I’d hate to think that someone else if left in suffering over this.

He seemed to shrink in on himself even more. The- the things I said to him were, um, pretty personal. His face twisted in obvious shame. Someone else told me- a bully of his told me that he was... I said a lot of horrible things to him and he won’t even look at me anymore. Before, I was glad. But you’re- you’re happy. He said the last word as though it a ludicrous notion.

She nodded.

Now, I- I don’t know. I should apologize. Looking back it was going too far. He didn’t mean to hurt you by it. Or me. Or any of us. He’s just... I think he’s just like that. So helpful.

She smiled. He sounds nice.

Yeah. His voice cracked as he blinked away more tears. His right hand reached over to cover the knife wounds on his left arm. They were weeks old, maybe they were still causing him pain? Too nice. ...I don’t think he’ll want to talk to me. His voice dropped to a nearly inaudible whisper, a few more silent tears slipping down his face unbidden. ...I made him cry.

Would it hurt to try?

They spent the rest of the day discussing how to go about making amends, and ended up staying well-past the typical closing time. It’s dark out by the time they head out to pick up dinner. She finally has enough money to take the children out for food and Fuyumi and Natsuo said they would meet up at the restaurant. It’s been such a long time since she had a warm meal with her babies. She’s excited. They can finally get to being a real family.

They’re surprised by the door to Inksignia suddenly swinging open, bathing the street in light. A woman stepped out and she blinked large eyes at them. She was short and chubby with green hair and eyes, wearing a black dress with sheer lace revealing colorful patterns on her shoulders, chest, and back without appearing risque. Her arms, neck, and legs were conspicuously bare of tattoos. She carried herself like someone comfortable in their own skin. Surreal.

Oh! Hello! She offered them a smile. Didn’t see you there. Her green eyes drifted over Rei’s apron. She’s forgotten to take it off. You work right here at Beyond Alteo?

No worries. Yes, I’m the owner actually. I’m, uh, Rei. Just Rei.

Ah, how rude of me, I didn’t introduce myself. I’m Midoriya Inko, nice to meet you. Her round face was soft and welcoming. This is my parlor. She said proudly.

Midoriya? Shouto blurted out suddenly, eyes wide.

Hm? Yes. Inko turned to him. Do I- oh. You’re him. She narrowed her eyes in recognition. Todoroki Shouto-kun. You fought my son during the Sports Festival.

Y-yeah, I did. Shouto looked nervous. Understandable. Rei had watched the fight after all. A seed of suspicion before to take root in her chest. If it had been her son injured in their match...

Are you alright? Inko asked to their surprise.

I- I’m okay.

I heard about Hosu. Are you healed properly? Have you been eating enough? My son said you eat very little- he eats me out of house and home so his idea about what constitutes regular portions is a bit skewed but he seems really worried about you so I thought I’d ask. Ah, if that’s okay?

It’s... fine. My wounds are healed. I’m eating, uh, everyday?

We’re going out for dinner right now. Rei said. Hm, she would have to see if he was in fact eating enough for a boy his age. She’d compare to Natsuo for reference.

Midoriya-san, your son... talks about me? Shouto asked.

Oh, all the time. Everyday it’s Todoroki-kun this, Todoroki-kun that. He’s been so worried about you! Especially since the, well, the news. And Hosu. He said you’ve been busy with family matters- and I won’t pry- so he hasn’t had the chance to talk to you in a while. So you mind if I tell him you’re doing okay?

Everyday? He seemed to whisper to himself. No, t-that’s okay. Yeah. Um, has he said anything else?

Ah... Just that he’s worried about where you’re staying and if you feel comfortable there. We have a spare bedroom and he wants you to know you’re welcome to it if you need it. It’s alright with me of course.

Shouto’s jaw dropped as his cheeks pinked again, and he dropped his face to hide behind his bangs. He clutched his hands to his chest. O-oh.

Shouto is staying with his sister for the time being. He was telling me how much he likes it. Rei replied when it was clear Shouto wasn’t going to. Thank you for the concern. Please thank your son for his thoughts. I’m glad that someone outside of the family is looking out for him.

Shouto flinched from behind his mother.

Inko smiled. I will. He’ll be so relieved. She spared a look to her watch and gasped. Oh gosh, I just meant to get some fresh air but I’ve kept you from your plans! Sorry! She opened the door to return to her business. It’s been wonderful talking to you. I know the hours are a bit unusual but feel free to stop by anytime with your boy! It’ll be nice to have a friend in the neighborhood.

Rei felt a flutter of something soft and fuzzy from her hairline to her toes. A friend? ...when was the last time she had one of those? Before Enji. After, most of her friends had gone on to actually make use of their hero certification and were too cowed by his political and social capital to heed her plight. None of them had reached out to her in years. The children were great comfort but they had their own lives. Maybe... should she? Oh it’s been a bit, should probably respond sometime this year- Yes!

Inko blinked at her loud answer.

Erm, Rei flushed, y-yes, I’d like that.

Inko’s smile widened into a 1000-megawatt grin that almost seemed to dull the lights from the within the parlor in comparison. We’re open earlier on the weekends. You could come by then if it’s better for you.

I will, I think. Yeah.

(This was supposed to be a short headcannon and now the animal is loose. I’ll expand from here and post link to AO3 when it’s done. Does anyone want to read more??? Let me know!!

Shouto felt betrayed and protective over his mama so he raged a bit. Izuku can understand why but it definitely hurt and he’s been avoiding Shouto- which Shouto now feels regret about. They’ll make up don’t worry.

Rei and Inko are gonna be nearly as dumb as their sons and I think it’ll be fun.

TLDR: tattoo artist!Inko x flower shop owner!Rei get together AU, still quirks and hero-sons. the name of Rei’s shop has meaning. inko’s almost as cool as she seems yo)

[thorneyrose]

Character Study || Meta

General Info:

Nickname, if any (if so, explain its origin - e.g. who created it?):none

Does s/he like the nickname:n/a

Birthdate: April 3, 1969

Place of birth: Ogden, Utah

Religion: unaffiliated

Current address: Never Blessed

Brief description of room: drab, darkened, light faded purples and floral patterns. Curtains are torn and whispy as they are sheet and moth eaten and sway and dance in the breeze from a broken window, a vanity that is paint chipped and mirror broken and missing a shard that sits on the top of it, broken and old trinkets, lightly dusty cover the room, unkept and looks as if it hasn’t been used in years- long forgotten, wallpaper peels in places, wood doors old and scratched, warped looking, signs of old blood and things used for self harm dot the room

Does s/he live with anyone?: no

When someone walks in, what’s his/her first impression?: forgotten, old, abandoned

Pets?: none

Current occupation?: none

Education: some college

Does s/he drive? What kind of car does s/he own, if any?: none

Sexuality: straight

Physical Appearance:

Height: 5ft 1inches

Weight: 113 lbs

Eye color?: hazel

Does s/he use glasses? Contacts? Hearing aid?: None

Skin tone: pale

Any prominent features or distinguishing marks?: eyes

Whom does s/he most look like (e.g. famous person or relative)?: Emily Browning

General health

Any current health problems?: no

Does s/he dress to be noticed? no

Any special jewelry? no

Other accessories: n/a

Grooming

Hairstyle: down, unkempt slightly

Hair texture: thick

Hair color (natural and current):brown

Speech and Language/Communication Pace (does s/he talk fast, average, slow?):  average

Accent or dialect, if any: none

Any favorite/habitual words/phrases or curse words?: Not good enough, not smart enough, worthless

Mannerisms/demeanor?: scared, jumpy, careful, fearful

Typical posture: slight slump to her shoulders

Gestures:

Common gestures : nods, head shakes, pointing, shrugs

Everyday Behaviour/Habits: 

Describe any personal habits/addictions: self harm

Skills/Talents: good with numbers

What is she particularly unskilled at?: social skills, creative/art things

Any hobbies: none

The Past: 

Home town: Salt Lake City, Utah

Was his/her childhood happy? Troubled? Dull?: Generally happy

Earliest memory: mom fighting over the phone with dad for money

Saddest memory: Father dropping off her birthday present and handing over money to her mom and saying he had to go without looking to her as she stood behind her mother’s legs

Happiest memory: One year when she was eight, her mother finally had the holiday off and even had a bonus, and to her surprise, her mother was able to buy much more than she ever had for Christmas

How much school did s/he attend, if any? Did/does s/he like school? Why or why not?: All the way until graduation from high school, then later began attending college. She loved school and loved the idea of making a better life for herself. She only stopped after graduating because of marrying her highschool sweetheart and trying to work and save.

Most significant childhood event: Her dad leaving when she was very young

Significant past jobs: cashiering, bank teller

Any police record?: no

First crush or romantic love? Her high school sweetheart

First Love? High school sweetheart

What was his/her first sexual experience? in high school with her boyfriend

Major accidents or traumas? How is s/he still affected, if at all?: No accidents, just the abuse from her husband- fears men, submissive, keeps having flashbacks

Family or Origin:

Mother’s name (include maiden name if known/applicable): Shelia Hawthorn

Mother’s current status: Divorced and deceased

Mother’s occupation, if any: worked many jobs, never a career

Describe the mother’s relationship with character: hard working, inspiring, always wanted better though wasn’t around enough

Father’s name: Marshall Baxter

Father’s current status: unknown

Father’s occupation: pilot

Describe the father’s relationship with character: nonexistant after she was 3

Any step-parents, foster parents or birth parents (if not same as above): none

If s/he is adopted, does s/he know?: N/A

Any siblings?: none

Relationships with Others: none

Who, if anyone, is his/her best or closest friend?: none/ secluded

Other close friends: none

What do most people consider likeable about him/her?: N/A

What do most people consider his/her biggest flaw?: self harm, low self image

Any secret attractions? has a liking for Joseph

In romantic relationships, is s/he generally monogamous or uncommitted?: Monogamous

Is his/her sexual behaviour inhibited, average, experimental or reckless? inhibited

Whom does s/he dislike most, and why?: Aaron Trainer, she thought he would help her and somewhere she feels as if he lied and failed

Whom does s/he like most, and why?: none

Who’s the most important person in his/her life right now, and why?: none really

Whom does s/he admire (nonromantic), and why?: none

Biggest influence, and why (famous or not)?: would be her mother but that day is long gone

Whom (if anyone) does s/he consider an enemy, and why?: anyone, especially men. trauma.

Person s/he most misunderstands or misjudges: any guy really but Trainer.

People who most misunderstand/misjudge him or her: probably just about everyone 

Whom does s/he rely on for practical advice?: none

Whom does s/he rely on for emotional support?: none

Mental Attitude/Personal Beliefs:

Any psychological issues : fears men after being abused for so many years and had gotten worse. Her low self esteem/self harm infliction comes from her mental abuse caused by that marriage. while progress in here was made when she was alive, the vampire that killed her made her regress and get worse as she is dead now

Is s/he an optimist or pessimist?: pessimist

Meyers Briggs Personality Type:

Most comfortable when: Shes alone

Most uncomfortable when : people are near

Is s/he cautious, brave, or reckless in his/her approach to life?: cautious now

What does s/he most value/prioritize?: nothing

Whom does he/she really love best?: none

What would he/she be willing to die for?: none really

Is s/he compassionate, sensitive to others? Or self involved/selfish/oblivious?: sensitive at times, but her fear and regression pull her into selfish reasons

What is his/her biggest embarrassment?: everything is

What is his/her greatest wish?: to make this all stop

Any prejudices?: none

Does s/he believe in fate or destiny? Is s/he superstitious?:  fate, not so superstitious

Character’s greatest strength: ability to get away and cause panic for others

Character’s greatest flaw: does the above too easily even when there’s no danger

Other good characteristics: quiet, 

Other character flaws: will not accept someone seeing good in her

Biggest regret: not being worth enough

Proudest accomplishment: being able to hide

Biggest secret(s): none

Does anyone else know these secrets?: n/a

How does s/he react to a crisis?: panic and reflects what she sees to the area around her as in a horror film

What usually causes the problems in his/her life?: her trauma mostly

How does s/he react to change?: doesnt care atm

What would s/he most like to change about her/himself, and why?: she doesnt as her self esteem, but if she WOULD want to, she would want to talk more to joseph

Short term goals: none

Long term goals: make Trainer’s life hell for what he did

What event or occurrence does s/he most dread or fear?:  that vampire coming back.

Likes/Favourites:

Food: she doesn’t remember.

Drink: doesn’t remember

Colour: she always had a fondness for lilac

Book: she can’t remember

Film: doesnt remember

Music/Song: always had a fondness for the Beatles

TV: none

Sport: None 

Motto/Quote: not good enough, not smart enough, not pretty enough, worthless

Hangout(s): Her room, usually in the ghost realm