#and then i was like hmmm well it sounds like a lot like its fast and im out of practice :((((

[halfdeadwallfly]

im learning hand me my shovel im going in on piano and its soooo funnnnnnnnn

[karasukarei]

Wind Breaker Special Stage Event - Tonpuu-machi Halloween Matsuri Afternoon Show Special Reading Drama (part 1)

I originally didn't plan to translate this event because it's not exactly publicly available, but some of the stuff in the drama is just COMEDY GOLD and it seems that there are people who are interested in seeing the script, so here it is! Do note that for some of Nirei's lines when he's describing the outfits, I didn't really manage to translate the full thing because my 日本語 is not 上手 enough to keep up with him ;-;

You can check out the rest of my translations here!

*PA announcement starting tune*

💙Umemiya💙(over the PA system): Ah ah, A I U E O, I U E O, A U E O A I! (t/n: This is just him testing the mic) To everyone in Tonpu-machi Shopping Street, this is Fuurin High School’s 3rd year Umemiya! Thanks for taking part in Tonpu-machi Shopping Street’s Halloween celebrations today! This year, us Boufuurin will be here to hype things up, so make sure you have lots of fun! Alright everyone, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Yosh, alright Hiiragi, time for us to get changed too~

Hiiragi: You idiot, it’s still on!

💙Umemiya💙: (very apologetically but not really) oops my bad ^^;

*PA announcement ending tune*

*The sound of wind chimes ringing*

Suo: As usual, Umemiya-san is so full of energy today!

Sakura: That guy is as noisy as ever.

Nirei: Let’s try our best today too, and have fun at the party! (t/n: Just a note that Chiba Shoya was the MC for the whole event, and he STILL had so much energy doing this segment ;-; what a ray of sunshine)

Suo: Nirei-kun, you look like you’re having lots of fun!

Nirei: Yes! I love Halloween! It’s just so fun!

Sakura: Speaking of, what are we doing today?

Nirei: What we’re doing? “The shopping street’s Halloween Party is being hosted by Boufuurin this year, so you guys should help out too,” that’s what Umemiya-san told us!

Sakura: Halloween, huh?

Suo: Sakura-kun, you do know what Halloween is, right?

Sakura: *splutters and blushes* Don’t take me for an idiot! It’s the day you eat pumpkins right?!

Suo: That’s the winter solstice! (t/n: Winter solstice = 冬��� = “toji”)

Sakura: T,To-Toji, who’s that?! (t/n: if you watch JJK, you will understand why this joke goes so hard on so many levels 😩)

Nirei: No, that’s not a person’s name…

Sakura: Huh?!

Nirei: Halloween is a fun event where you eat candy and dress up!

Suo: Its original meaning is as a harvest festival, or the western equivalent of Obon (t/n: Obon is the period of time in August when people visit their ancestors’ graves to pay respects to them), it had several different meanings!

Sakura: Hmmm…

Nirei: Oh, Sakura-san, do you know what is “trick or treat”?

Sakura: Trick or… treat? What’s that?

Nirei: It’s a phrase that’s associated with Halloween!

Suo: If you don’t give me candy… I’m gonna prank you.

Sakura: Eeek! D, d, d, don’t whisper into my ear!!!

Nirei: *laughs at Sakura* Anyway, when someone tells you “trick or treat”, you give candy to them so that you won’t get pranked.

Sakura: *Gasp* Extortion??

Nirei: Why are you going down such a violent route…!

Hiiragi: Oi, Sakura, Nirei, Suo.

Suo: Hiiragi-san, thank you for the hard work.

Nirei: Wowowowowwhawahaahahwhawha!!!

Sakura: You, what’s up with your outfit?!

Hiiragi: What do you mean “what’s up”? This is my halloween costume.

Suo: That’s… the grim reaper, right?

Hiiragi: Yup. You know it well, huh?

Nirei: C-

Sakura: Huh?

Nirei: COOOOOOOL!!! 

Sakura: *sounds of shock and surprise*

Nirei: A coordinated outfit all in black, it’s perfect for the calm and collected Hiiragi-san! With the hood (???? I couldn’t catch everything cos he was speaking so fast x_x), he looks all ready to start reaping souls! It’s a sure kill!!!! (t/n: sorry about this part I am not good with compound sentences ;-;)

Hiiragi: Nirei? What’s up?

Nirei: TO BE ABLE TO SEE TAMONSHUU’S HIIRAGI, DRESSED LIKE THIS, I AM OVERJOYED. (t/n: yes Nirei is shouting REALLY LOUDLY)

Hiiragi: (very hesitantly) Y, yes, t-thanks a lot. Thanks to you the mood is a bit lighter now.

Suo: Your face seems rather gloomy, did something happen?

Hiiragi: *sigh* Just now, I wanted to give out some candy to a kid, and when they saw me they started crying. (sounds of gastric ulcers forming) That’s all…

💙Umemiya💙: Oi Hiiragi, don’t look so down!

Nirei: OHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Sakura: Umemiya and… Sugishita…

Sugishita: That’s Umemiya-SAN, HUUUH?

💙Umemiya💙: Now now, don’t fight ^_^

Suo: Umemiya-san is a pirate right?

💙Umemiya💙: Yup! How is it? Does it fit me?

Nirei: It doesn’t just more than fit you! That hat is proof that you’re the captain, no, admiral! (he mentions something about Boufuurin as a pirate party???) It’s the most fitting costume for the head of Boufuurin! THERE’S NOTHING ELSE THAT’S MORE FITTING FOR UMEMIYA-SAN!!! (t/n: Nirei please slow down and use simpler sentences 僕の日本語は上手じゃない;-;)

💙Umemiya💙: Hehehe, if you praise me like that I’m gonna get embarrassed!

Sugishita: Oi!

Nirei: Eeek! I’m sorry I got carried away…

Sugishita: You understood it well. (t/n: AS EXPECTED OF UMEMIYA’S BIGGEST SIMP. ALSO THE AUDIENCE LAUGHING HERE IS SUPER LOUD LMAO)

Nirei: Eh?

Hiiragi: Ohh, Sugishita praised Nirei.

Suo: That’s great, Nirei-kun!

Nirei: A ha ha ha ha ha… (very robotically)

Sakura: Speaking of, is what you’re wearing your costume?

Sugishita: Huuuuuuh?

Suo: Sugishita-kun is… a ghost?

💙Umemiya💙: Oh! You’ve got it right, Suo! Sugishita is wearing the sheet ghost that I produced! (t/n: please go back to gardening Umemiya this is not your forte)

Sakura: Sheet ghost… Isn’t that just a piece of cloth? *snickering very loudly*

Sugishita: Huh?!

💙Umemiya💙: Eh? Look carefully! It has a face!

Nirei: Yes, you can definitely see something that looks like eyes there!

Sugishita: What’s strange?!

Nirei: Eek!! Nothing is strange at all! The costume created by Umemiya-san is amazing I’m sorryyyyyyy.

💙Umemiya💙: Come on Sugishita! Play nice! (t/n: he’s whispering this part like he’s speaking to his pet dog www) Oh, for the rest of you guys, we’ve prepared costumes too, so don’t worry!

Sakura: Huh?!

Nirei: Is it ok if we dress up too?

💙Umemiya💙: Of course! There’s costumes and sweets and delicious food, that’s what Halloween is about!

Hiiragi: The last one isn’t part of it though. (t/n: this might be a mistranslation, do feel free to let me know if this is wrong)

Sakura: Why do I need to dress up too?! I’m not doing it!! (t/n: you are so going to do it)

[livesworthlivingau]

Behind the Vale Chapter 18

ISAT/Two Hats Spoilers as always! CW: Homoerotic fight scene What? Who said that?

"Hmmmm…" [You ponder deeply, looking over the collection of daggers on display at the town's blacksmith.]

"What's up? None speaking to you?" [Nille chimes in, noticing the look on your face. Does having a mouth again really make us that easy to read?]

"No, they aren't… I'm not sure a dagger feels right anymore."

"Oh? Well what else would you get? I can't exactly see your scrawny butt using a big hammer." [She teased with a smirk. You rolled your eyes some.]

"Riiight, and who destroyed that sadness standing over you when we first met~?"

"I had that under control! I was just making it think it had me!" [You both laugh, even she couldn't pretend that was true.]

"But to answer your question, I'm not quite sure, something agile still but…"

"How about a rapier?"

"NO! No no no! The Housemaiden uses one of those."

"… And?"

"… Just… I'd rather not… Have that constant reminder." [She rolls her eyes but drops it. It seemed the only thing preventing another talk was the fact you were in public.]

"Okay, uhhh... Oh! What about one of those?" [She asked, spotting a rack with several whips hanging off of them.]

"Oh… Oh yes, that actually sounds nice~." [You say as you walk over to it, glancing about at them all hanging, finding a lovely looking one with lightless and darkless diamond patterning across its whole length.]

"I think this will do perfectly~."

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[The sound of 3 booming CRACKs sound out in a row as you try to snap your new whip across the practice targets setup. You manage to split the first in half, but your swings go wide on the follow ups, missing the other two.]

"Hey! Not bad! You're a natural at this!"

"Not bad?! I only hit one blinding target!"

"... Vale, have you ever used a whip before?"

"Not that I can recall, no."

"Uh huh, and you just expected to be great at it first thing?"

"I mean, I used paper craft pretty well first thing~."

"Well yeah, that was instincts. If you're a paper type now, that's gonna come a lot more naturally. Stress of combat and all, you don't think you just act."

"Hmmm... You make a good point... Maybe there's some more sadness nearby we could try and track down?"

"You wanna go hunting sadness' now?!"

"Well how else am I going to get better at this?" [Nille smacks her own face gently in a facepalm before sighing out.]

"Alright, alright, if you're set on this..." [She begins, placing a hand on your shoulder.]

"Now think fast!" [She shouts before using her other arm to scoop under your leg, suddenly lifting you over her head and tossing you over her shoulder like a sack of potatoes.]

"WH-HEY?!" [You cry out, tumbling across the grass and sliding to a stop. You look up at Nille, her hammer now out, playful grin on her face.]

"If you're so set on a fight, I'll give you one pretty Vay~!"

"N-Nille?! Y-You can't just toss me like that!!"

"Actually I can, pretty easily in fact!" [She beams with a bright laugh, your face burns in a fluster as you grumble, readying your new whip, holding your other hand in a paper sign.]

"F-Fine! But you asked for it!"

"Don't hold back for me now Vale, I won't for you!" [She remarked with a wink, then suddenly rushing towards you.]

[You step back in surprise, not expecting her to actually approach with such intent. She raises her hammer, preparing to swing. You finally snap out of it and bring your hand forward, summoning a shield like before. Nille's hammer swings right through it, dampening the blow but still sending it slamming into your side, knocking you over and tumbling a bit again.]

"Ack! H-Hey!!"

"Oh come on, you're paper type now, you barely felt that!"

"Y-Yes but STILL!!" [You shout, more so protesting about getting tossed around than anything else. She pays no mind to your pleas as she begins to rush at you again. You wonder how she's so blinding fast with that massive hammer.]

"Gonna have to go on the offensive soon~!" [She taunts at you. Alright, we can figure this out, there's got to be some way we can slow her down somehow... Wait, didn't Odile have a craft like that? Yes! We've seen it countless times! You take a breath for a moment, trying to replicate the ritual she performed when using it, sending a lethargic wave towards Nille to help weigh her down some.]

"Oooh, got some other tricks up your sleeve?" [She calls in surprise, though it doesn't seem to affect her as much as Odile's ability did. It would have to do for now, taking a defensive stance and flourishing your new whip. She swings high as you duck below, swapping her momentum to slam down before you barely manage to jump back out of the way.]

"C'mon! Go on the offensive Valey!" [She encourages, you snap your whip forward, coiling it around the neck of her hammer. With a heavy tug and pulling paper gesture, you manage to yank it free from her grip, tossing it upwards and spinning off behind you as you watch it fly overhead.]

"Hah! What are you gonna do no-ACK!!" [You begin to tease, turning back to Nille who was suddenly moments away, tackling into you and sending you both sliding across the ground, skidding to a stop. You stare up at her in stunned silence. She chuckles some, seeing your face.]

"HAHA! Here's a tip, Vay. Never let your guard down." [She teased... then perked up some, noticing your face with her own darkening, quickly getting up off of you... Our face feels hot. Are we blushing?...]

"Heh, uhh... Sorry about that, got a little carried away there." [She mumbled some, holding out a hand to help you up, taking it and easily getting lifted off the ground.]

"But good hustle! Seems like you got a few new moves to work with!" [Her face is still dark, she's trying to change the subject, you recognize this tactic... Why is our face burning?! You try to shake the sensation away.]

"R-Right~! Guess we won't have to worry much next time a sadness comes around~!" [You remark, desperately trying to slip the mask back on. You both stand in awkward silence for a moment.]

"... W-We should probably get back to the Inn."

"O-Oh yes! I'll uhh... meet you there, I wanted to stop by the local tailor first~."

"Oooof course you do."

Get ready for some new official outfit designs next Vale chapter~

[notapersob]

@mcythorrorgiftexchange

@turtlecase

Grian watcher god fae reference? Mayhaps?

I hope this is horror-y enough? Sorry I really struggled. Turns out this event collided with the last 3 weeks of college and I got super busy and struggled to come up with ideas. Thus drawing does have a short writing thing attached to it (under the cut) but I wrote it a year ago so I didn't wsnt to submit it for this event all by itself.

The writing thingy --->

Its neck snapped and cracked, contorting itself. The thing swiveled it's head around to stare at Scar. Six black wings tore out of its skin. They were covered in eyes. They all stared at him, glowing a dim violet.

"What a peculiar little thing you are" a voice echoed. It sent chills down his spine. He had never felt so small.

Scar could make out what resembled a human face but it looked wrong. It cracked when the thing moved, stitching itself back together. Scar wondered what was under the mask. He couldn't seem to look away, he wanted to know. Like a moth to a flame. Not realizing the danger till it was too late.

"What are you?" Scar tried to back away.

The creature trilled, it laughed at Scars ignorance. "That is of no importance to you,"

"But-"

"Hushhh, you've ran yourself into something you do not understand. What is your name?"

He wasn't sure how he should answer. "You may call me Scar"

"You're funny," it smiled. A talloned hand reached out. It's whole hand was covered in what looked to be a sort of mold. It was black like the sky. Where it warped a deep purple grew in place. The fingertips were sharp. They gently traced the scar across his lip, then moving to his hair. It was curious. Well, so was he.

"What can i call you?" Scar tread carefully. He may be curious but he would like to stay alive. Though, he heard stories where unfortunate humans became eternal servants to the fae they angered. But that's not the worst they can do. Maybe death would be a gift.

The hand left his hair, leaving it a mess. He pushed it out of his face. "Hmm, I dont know, why don't you choose"

"Oh" Scar was surprised. "Uhmm."

"Is something wrong" it's head tilted, or twisted. It was a little unnerving.

"Well, to be honest I wasn't expecting to still be alive, let alone have enough time to think of a good name to call you."

"I could change that" it smiled deviously, the glow of its many eyes flashing bright purple and dimming just as fast as they appeared.

"As much as I appreciate the offer, It would be preferable to avoid death for the time being." Scar laughed nervously. He racked his brain for a good name for his new... friend? He tapped his fingers nercoulsy together trying to think of anything… bread.. Butter.. Wheat.. Grain. Graaiin.. Grian. Grian? For the life of him he cant understand why bread was on his mind. He thought of food when he was nervous and right now a nice good loaf of bread might just make him forget he’s face to face with some sort of eldrige god or something. "Hmmm, does... Grian work?" Scar offered.

"Yes, I think that'll do" it said excitedly. "Gri-an.. gria-nnn, grian" it tested the sound of the name.

Scar laughed. "So are you a girl, a boy? Neither?"

"None, all. It changes, does that even matter? I am a being beyond your mortal rules."

"Cool ok" Scar whispered, wiping his hands on his dirt covered jeans.

The wind picked up. The purple leaves spun up in the air. Grian slowly lowered himself from where he was hovering. His wings folded inward. Scar thought he could hear bones snapping. Grian landed on the ground. They looked a lot smaller then they had before.

He now only had one set of wings with significantly fewer eyes. Scar looked at Grian's face. Where the white of the eyes should be, they were black. He had short golden brown hair, the longest unkempt strands reaching his shoulders. He was a whole head shorter than Scar. He used to stand at least seven feet tall. He was beautiful. His pointed ears were decorated with silvers and golds.

"I owe you now." Grian grabbed hold of Scars hand, all too eagerly. His grip stung, the humanoid bird not quite understanding what a normal amount of strength is. A bright ring of light surrounded the point where their hands joined. The white swirls landed on their arms creating a beautiful pattern. The light disappeared into his skin. He blinked his eyes, getting used to the dark again. The swirls left white marks on his arm, it looked like some sort of abstract tattoo.

"Whoa". He knew he should probably be concerned by what just happened but this was the most spectacular thing to ever happen to him.

[dawn-moths]

I’m curious how your “a storm pairs well with a cerulean gaze” au touya would be with #s 3, 7, 19, and 50 if its not too much??

hi hi!! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)

i’d be happy to do those for you, you know that au is one of my favorites heehee~

3. Do they enjoy cooking?

i think, before touya met you, he never cooked. he ordered cheap takeout or picked something up from the local konbini. however, once you two start living together, you start teaching him. he shows an interest one morning when you’re making breakfast, and even though it’s just some simple scrambled eggs and toast, he genuinely has no idea where to start.

maybe, once upon a time, he would have. somewhere in a distant childhood where his mother would've stayed around to help him learn. but those memories have always been few and far between. he's trained himself not to look back.

“c’mon, touya,” you tease him with a look that says you’re not buying it. “you don’t actually expect me to believe you’ve never made scrambled eggs and toast before, do you?”

touya goes quiet, hides his insecurity behind the subtle clenching of his jaw.

he hopes you miss it, but you know him better than that so you don’t.

“touya,” you say, more firmly this time, as you set down the spatula and turn off the burner, little blue flames dying down under the pan. “i mean— really?”

you don’t want to sound like you’re judging him but, well, it’s just he’s always seemed so capable to you. like he could do anything. figure out any problem.

“alright...” you sigh, though it sounds sort of dreamy, like this new information you’re learning about him is endearing to some degree. “come here and i’ll teach you.”

how often did you get to be the one to teach him something? you weren’t going to waste this rare moment.

so, for the next week, the two of you learn to like eating scrambled eggs and toast every morning, though you go through several more cartons of eggs than you normally would on account of most of touya’s early attempts turning out completely inedible and having to be thrown away.

he also nearly starts a fire by turning the toaster up too high, but you promised him you wouldn’t tease him about it after he got upset when you wouldn’t stop laughing. you know. right before you were thrown into a fit of panic when the smoke alarms started going off and you rushed to open a window while he quickly tossed the charred, petrified piece of bread into the sink and under a rush of cold water.

but, lucky for the two of you, touya is a fast learner. once he gets it right, he pretty much has it perfected. he starts taking pride in his new skill, takes on the task of making you both breakfast whereas it used to be your job in the past.

and it’s nice and all but pretty soon you have to start adding new recipes to his repertoire lest you grow to resent scrambled eggs and toast on the principle of eating it most days of the week.

you pat his hand in the middle of the table before lightly intertwining your fingers. “why don’t i teach you some good smoothie recipes next?” you ask as you watch him take another bite of his eggs, the food turned radioactive orange on account of how much hot sauce he’s drenched it in.

touya gives you a sly crack of a smirk, replying once he’s swallowed his bite, “why?” he asks. “tired of me setting the fire alarms off?”

you giggle and take another bite of your toast, the crispy bread holding the perfect amount of crunch.

“i’d teach you omelettes,” you say with a shrug, “but we might get evicted on fire hazard charges before you have time to get it down right.”

touya nudges your foot from under the table, flashes you that embarrassed grin you’ve come to love so much.

“shut up,” he teases. though, deep down, he knows you’re probably right.

7. Do they have any unusual fears?

hmmm… honestly i had to think about this for a long time and i think it probably takes a lot to scare him. i’d say his biggest fear preceeding his encounter with you would probably be that he’d end up living his whole life under someone else’s (in this case tomura’s) control, since he escaped one abusive/controlling situation (his father) and landed immediately in another one. but once you’ve entered his life, his biggest fear becomes losing you or having your well being threatened.

i also think there are still some underlying trauma-based fears from his childhood that can come out at unexpected times as well.

i guess i can't really see him having any small or "unusual" fears though. he's already faced so many terrifying things in his life. his own experiences have made most common phobias feel like child's play to him. if you have a fear though, he'll try and do anything in his power to make sure you won't have to encounter it, and if you do, he'll be there to hold your hand along the way.

19. How easy is it to become their friend?

i think touya is always very guarded, so making new friends is incredibly hard for him, but once someone becomes his friend, it’s probably going to be ride or die. needless to say, he has very few people like this in his life. you’re the person he considers his closest friend and for a long time, once you two move into your apartment and start your new lives together, you’re probably his only friend (especially since whoever he might've hung out with back at tomura's place he'd now consider cut off from given he doesn't want to risk getting involved with his old life again or having you pulled into trouble by association). but you have your own close friends you like to hang out with, so touya ends up finding himself having a little more alone time than he’d like.

i think he’d have one co-worker that he ends up really liking (let’s imagine it’s Jin, in this case) and just vibes with while he's at work. one thing leads to another and pretty soon he finds himself meeting him for drinks one night when he knows you're going out with some of your friends. when he finds himself leaning more into this new friendship and maybe even opening up about parts of himself he normally doesn’t let anyone aside from you see, he gets freaked out. but maybe this comes up in conversation between you two and you explain to him that all the best relationships contain vulnerability. this is a hard pill for him to swallow, but deep down he knows you’re right.

touya learns how to become a better friend as well as navigate and maintain new relationships because of you.

though, he’s still probably a little reluctant to let his new friends meet you, especially if they’re guys. he can try and hide that jealous side he has from you all he likes. he’ll never be able to deny it from himself though.

50. What is your favorite thing about them?

ooooooh gosh this is soooo hard!

well, i think the root of what caused this au to form was wanting to feel comforted and protected no matter what (i was going through a super hard time when i originally wrote it and was really needing/craving those things at that time so).

touya is nothing if not protective over you, but it’s not to the point where it’s suffocating either. he worries about you whenever you’re not together but it’s mostly a burden he takes on privately. he doesn’t try to guilt or manipulate you into being with him 24/7 or creating an environment of some sort of fear mongering either (which i’ve personally experienced in some of my past relationships and is a major red flag for me now.)

but touya can also be fun, in his own mischievous, twisted little ways. he can be playful, especially once you two have established a good foundation of trust with one another and he feels he can open up a little more. he likes to surprise you in all sorts of little ways. anything to make you smile. because it’s your smile and your laugh and knowing that he was the one that evoked that reaction from you that heals him more and more each time it happens.

send me a character i write for + a prompt from this list ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚

[littleredstory]

Beta Read my Story???

Little Red is red-y to be consumed as a draft, and I would appreciate it SOOO much if anybody out there would give it a read and tell me their thoughts! I know a couple people have already expressed interest, so please send me a message or email me @ spectascopes@gmail.com if you're willing to do it!!

*EDIT: SHORT SUMMARY: Russel and his older brother Stan are living on their own and working through a lot of issues from their shared past, but things are good. What isn't good is the stray, injured fairy that finds its way to their porch- fairies are a species of intelligent feline evolved to walk upright. They're a designer pet for rich people, and not a lot is known about them because of their small numbers. What's worse is that this one seems capable of understanding and speaking English just fine, so now the two brothers have to figure out what the hell is going on.

The story is 225 pages and 106,000 words long. It's a hefty beast! Because of that and the commitment it takes to beta read something so lengthy, anybody that does it and gives me their thoughts gets 1) a million of my homegrown organic kisses if they so choose and 2, more importantly) a drawing! A single character lined/shaded drawing, which you can see examples of here. One of the few ways I have to thank people for doing this for me!

I'd ideally like for 5 to 10 people to read and give me thoughts, but the more the merrier!

If you message/email to get in on this mundane once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (who else wrote a story called Little Red that they're asking to get beta-read in 2024?) I'll send you the story in whatever format works best, a downloadable file or link to a google doc, and when you're all done just tell me what you think! There's no "time limit" but within a couple of months would be great :]

I would like some detail in the thoughts, and please- be critical! Not mean, but critical! You could read it all and then do a little summary or do small thoughts chapter by chapter, whatever works. I'd say I would like at least hmmm 500 words of thought? More is better, but reading the story just to say "it was good" is not the most helpful feedback.

I'm looking for things like: did you like the characters? Which character was your favorite, and were any significantly weaker than the others? How was the pacing, did it feel too fast or too slow at any point? Did anything stand out to you as really well done or really NOT well done? These are just suggestions and not an exhaustive list of things I'd like to know, and if you have different things to comment on, chat away! It's just an example of some.

Once you do that, I'll reply with a handful of questions about potential changes to the story and if you, the reader, think they'd be positive or negative, and also ask what you'd like drawn.

Does this sound fair? Does this sound okay? I've never written a novel before! I'm going to ask people completely removed from the sphere to read it, too, because I want lots of diverse insight so I can make the story as good as it can be :]

(PS- if you beta read and are qualified to comment on things like how I, whitemen, have written the two black main characters, PLEASE share thoughts and feedback!! I want to write diverse characters, obviously, but I am fallible and human and research can only get me so far. Critique and thoughts on stuff like that, or handling mental illness, or a character with a lot of scars, or a mute character, don't hesitate to share!!)

[garnetblackwater]

The Rustle of Leaves

Human female x forest guardian

Chapter 2-He Who Dwells

Back to present

Vanessa listened for its movement in the brush and trees. It was on her right and slightly behind. It was maintaining a distance, just watching her movements. Making sure she went the way it wanted.Whatever beast this was, whatever monster this was, it was sentient enough to understand her. And vile enough to keep her running as part of its game. Was it to get her tired, exhausted so she couldn't fight? Vanessa didn’t want to wait and find out. 

She started moving left, just as it wanted. The creature moved forward still on her right. This is the moment. Suddenly she turned heel, hands pushing off the ground to maintain momentum. Back and to the right, the direction it came from. It comes to a sudden stop. Was it contemplating? Confused? No time to find out. She just had to keep moving.

Vanessa was running out of steam. The fear induced adrenaline she’d been running on subsiding and quickly. She had to make a decision fast, too tired to be a part of this sick game any longer. It was getting darker and harder to see in the density of the trees. She wouldn't be able to hide from it. She’s not heavily bleeding but any hunting animal would smell her. And whatever it is behind, is definitely a predator. 

I can’t keep doing this! I can’t keep running! 

Vanessa slowed down, walked up to a tree, leaning for a moment while she caught her breath, “Fuck this shit,” she mumbled to herself. 

Vanessa walked out to a more open area. Of all the ways to go! Did all that cardio to still get run down! 

“Hey you shit! If you plan to kill me just do it. I’m done with whatever sick game this is! Fuck you, I’m not here for you entertainment anymore!” She huffed out into the quiet of the forest, the shadows growing around her as the sun set. 

“Are you sure? I am quite enjoying this moment.”

Vanessa gasped and looked up. In the boughs of the trees ahead, she heard it speak. Low and dangerous. She looked ahead searching for any indication of it. Nothing. Only darkness. 

“Well I’m glad you are having fun. Oh wait, I'm not. Go fuck yourself.” Vanessa held herself shaky, but defensively. She's not some world class fighter, but she also didn't plan to go down without a fight. Or at least without leaving a mark to be remembered by.

The creature laughed, deep and hearty. It had moved closer, not by much, but closer nonetheless. “Planning to fight? Maybe you are not as helpless as you seemed.”

“If I must.” Vanessa raised her fists, “I don��t plan to make this easy for you.” She was catching her breath, but she could feel her body getting tired. She had been running for so long, and who knows what damage the fall fully caused. 

“Hmmm…. What is your name?” He hasn't moved. In fact he sounds comfortable. Relaxed even. The bastard.

“Ha! No way am I falling for this. I've read enough about fae and the like to know that's a bad idea. Give me yours first.” Yes, keep him talking. Gather your energy.

“The closest I can give you is Tenebris Arbores.” He still hadn't moved. She glared, right where she believed him to be. She wouldn’t give him any reason to believe she is not prepared for his attack.

“Arbor, as in trees. Tenebris. I know this. Ummm black, or dark? So Darkwood? Black forest?”

He hummed from the same spot, as if satisfied with the response.

“You are also intelligent. Good.”

“Yes. Well. I read a lot.” She was thrown off by his words, a seemingly genuine compliment. 

Vanessa gripped her shoulder, the pain wasn't bad before, but now that the fear was gone, adrenaline no longer coursing through, the pain was hitting like a truck. The fall was worse than she thought.

“You are bleeding more.” He spoke, masked in what seemed to be indifference.

Vanessa snapped her gaze up to him, his physical self still lost in the trees, “Yes well I assume all that running didn’t help”

“It could be worse.” The calmness of his tone aggravated Vanessa.

“That so? Worse than waiting to become some monster's next meal? Worse than listening to you play with your food?”

“That mudslide you were heading towards begs to differ.”

Mudslide? So he was leading me away. But for my own safety. Why? 

Tenebris shifted in the trees. He was moving closer, but making it obvious that he was doing so. As if approaching a wounded animal. 

Vanessa gripped her shoulder tighter, now unsure of the situation. Tired and exhausted she moved to the point. “So what do you want and what do I have to give you for it?”

Tenebris stilled at the aggravation in her voice, before moving again. Closer. “To the point. Right. I will get you out of the forest, safely. Back to the ranger’s station. I can also help with your wounds.” He paused, waiting for Vanessa’s reaction. She gestured for him to continue, her patience wearing thin. 

“You just have to give me your name. Your full name.”

“And what will that do?”

“It will… bind you to me.”

“And what will that do?”

“Once per half moon cycle you will need to come back here. To me.”

Half moon cycles? But that's just two weeks? Why say it that way? Her blood became like ice. Frozen in place she searched for wherever he could be. “And what will I have to do?”

He chuckled, “That… is up to you.” Tenebris shuffled in the tree directly above her. 

“So, I’m bound to you. Are you bound to me?”

A beat of silence before, “I have already given you my name.”

“You gave me a name. Does not make it real.” As Vanessa spoke, the words coming out quieter than she meant, she looked to the sky. The sun was getting lower, the forest darker. Though she had much bravado, she couldn't deny the panic settling in her chest. At this point could she make it back safely? On her own? The options were quickly becoming limited. 

Her thoughts rushed. 

The pain was blooming.

Vanessa wanted to live. 

Choices needed to be made. 

Steadying herself, releasing the grip on her arm, Vanessa looked up into the Branches above her. 

“Vanessa Mae Carthwright.”

[kenjiyabuki]

gmmtv 25 ql musings :0)

ok so gmmtv went into oprah mode and said you get a series you get a series you get a series you get a series you get a series you get

Dare You to Death

JoongDunk said "no, we are not turning in our fake guns after the THK shoot". i like their sexy and cheeky flirting, it fits them. and speaking of things that fit... that slim cut suit, it really fits Dunk 😜

i like the plot, with the slasher, mystery, whodunit vibes... and i liked seeing the new faces as side characters (the victims, more like) especially Ohm and Pahn.

Head 2 Head

i dont know anything about these actors. apparently they are beloved enough to get a second series but i never saw anyone i follow talking about them, ever. most of the time i watch series through my following's incessant posts lol but w them, i am in a blind spot. and it seems that will stay the same w this series as well.

Burnout Syndrome

hey, did anyone see my wig around? it seems i lost it the moment this trailer come on?

when it first started i was like WAITTTTTTTTT am i getting that SATC Gun series by Jojo but the mood was too mellow for him. but the universe had even better plans for me. i am not embarrassed to admit i DID a little jig when Nuchy's name came on the screen. maybe God is real because all the collective praying about OffGun working again w Nuchy paid off. i am attracted to Off always and forever but he is even hotter through Nuchy's lens like she knows how to serve him up... Cold, sexy, confident, smoking Off... Call boy Gun, a love triangle, just mess all around. The way it already looks like not a pilot but a final trailer. Thank you for your service Nuchy, you are unmatched. I will be tuning in every week with drinks and snacks.

Whale Store xoxo

My girls MilkLove out of the uniforms, now that's a sight i like to see. i like that this time the main plot is more relatable to me: nightmare that is being in your 20's. very cute without being saccharine and i like when Love gets flirty. and no comments about Milk licking cat food, i understand how lesbian flirting can get very strange.

Only Friends : Dream On

can i just say upfront, the trailer was just gorgeous?? i loved the perfectly choreographed beginning. i was watching it with my mouth wide open, just trying to register all the information. and it DID look like a fast paced ensemble theater play. very meta haha

siren Mix in a frilly shirt, Earth in those glasses, Leng twinking it out, Ohm playing the saxophone???, JOSSGAWIN again, that Challengers ass music, everyone in those slutty tank tops and see through shirts, BOSTON my favorite troublemaker showing up just to bless this mess... i wish i can delete this from my memory and be gagged again and again and again

i love Only Friends' chaos and i think its stupid to take these messy shows THAT seriously. even though there is a hefty amount of loud shipper fans demanding for their fav actors to ONLY play morally good characters, ONLY in their brand pair, i ADOREEEEEEE that they didnt back down and doubled down on this entagled, morally gray mess with even more beloved actors to piss off more delulus... yes, I will be tuning to the mayhem on the screen and on the social media every week.

also, cant wait for the rock theme song sung by Gawin, bc they would be stupid to not do that!!!!

EDIT: lmaoooo i thought, as the trailer had lots of Jojo-isms (he loves his Shakespeare and energetic trailers), he would direct this but he will be only the producer (i was actually surprised he would come back to this project as some people act like he killed their dog because the series ended in an disappointing way). so, okay, WHOOOO is the director then bc i didnt catch it?

That Summer

hmmm, okay. these unrelated plots piled over each other sounds exhausting to me, like here is an unruly kid sent away to get disciplined, then someone gets washed up ashore, identity mystery, then he turns out to be a PRINCE, there is mystery behind that too?? i am not smart enough for this… but i am sure WinnySatang will improve as a duo and actors even more w this project.

that shot of Satang holding up a pair of undies with abject horror on his face did make me genuinely cackle like, i love Satang's comedic timing (his performance was one of the best things about We Are).

alsooo, Neo must be the luckiest BL actor ever bc while some actors get flack for breathing next to a woman, he gets to not just openly be w his gf but also star in series w her now. i mean, i am glad for him, that's how it should be. and i cant believe i have to defend heterosexuality because of insane delusional fans.

My Romance Scammer

i love that after the wake of Thai Marriage Equality, instead of going full on romance drama about the sanctity of marriage with sentimental vibes... GMMTV decided to make a slapstick romcom about scammers using marriage law to deceive and steal. Love that. Big brained shit haha. I dont really care for these actor pairs but who knows... Plot made me laugh and I like being surprised.

Melody Of Secrets

i know this might sound VERY stupid but the reason ForceBook sometimes feel repetitive isnt just they keep playing the same dynamic (stoic Force, innocent Book) but also because they LOOK repetitive. they seem to always have the SAME styling, same makeup and even the same hair. Let's change it uppp, someone slap some fake tattoos on Book or put them in leather or something. Or at least, give me Force's long prince hair from Enchante back...

but I do like they went darker w the plot this time! and Jan looks hot and all serious in this role, i will be skimming to get to her scenes.

Love You Teacher does this count as born sexy yesterday lol? only BLs can get away w these weird plots, its their charm. i dont know if can watch this though as i still suffer nightmares from my teaching English to kindergarten & primary era. i felt it deeply when he was screaming about hating kids lmao (i DONT. but that teaching in a exploitative school really tests your mental health).

but as always, happy to see Sammy!!!! hope her screen time will be even more than the trailer and i love that it features an established couple, we dont get them often.

Mu-Te-Luv

every time i thought the trailer ended, new actors showed up. i am positively confused but kind of intrigued. and also positively gagged by Neo in that wig. happy to see Fluke, Lego, my queen Jan. also GMMTV dont play about OhmLeng, didnt foresee that, wow...

Cat For Cash

not for me but i feel like this specifically was made as a compensation for the ones who shipped FKT in Moonlight Chicken and were disappointed w the crumbs. I am sure FKT will have the time of their lives with surrounded by all those cats but filming with animals is a such a pain in the ass so i wish patience and luck to the crew...

Girl Rules

more like, girls rule, am i right :dddd the messy ensemble GL we were begging for finally arriving by Jojo himself........... NAMTAN AND LOVE KISSING??????? confident, kinda asshole-ish playgirl Milk?? Love bouncing on Milk to make out against a wall???? like did you read my diary or something??? also i cant w Film's name being Bambi... yeah, look at her, she is Bambi.

we know MilkLove and NamtanFilm will BRING it but curious to see ViewMim as well!!!

Boys In Love

GMMTV said "we have BEEN doing Heartstopper way before Heartstopper but just in case you forgot, here is us doing Heartstopper again." very cute, very lively. happy to see they decided to forgo the uniforms and opted for a pastel, colorful styling. that way, it does differ from other high school bls aesthetics-wise and it fits the youthful tone. PoddPapang as the sides... maybe it was too ambitious of us to imagine them getting mains immediately, they had just let been out of the basement, might take a while to get used to the sun and all...

what the fuck is up with that lazy title tho?

My Magic Prophecy

maybe bc it came on when i was at the point of "when is this showcase endingggg" but i am not feeling this. but glad to see jimmysea not separating this year and acting in a series w a layered and intricate plot again. plots wise, they really do have one of the most varied filmographies a BL couple could have.

A Dog and A Plane

so Jojo wasn't joking when he said he would have a sweet love story for 2025. Tay with those tattoos, New as a flight attendant, MarcPoon being lil weirdos again, the guy from LYKN, OAB??????

this kind of comedy is perfect w Jojo's fast pace. i can see like, remnants of maybe The Warp Effect but mostly i think this is a new territory for Jojo. its fun to see his evolution as a director and i trust his vision for this show as well.

Me and Thee

people asked and cried and begged for Phuwin to be the one pursuing Pond for once and GMMTV deliberated on it and said, "No. But you can have Est in a suit." Okay, that last part was for me. I decided to imagine this is the new gig of Est's character from Naughty Babe.

i think this is a great role for Pond bc he is perfect for goofy comedies (see Dirty Laundry), maybe because he is goofy and funny in real life too haha.

Wu

i think it would be hilarious if this turned out be another bromance...

Memoir Of Rati

period drama is a good choice for both couples but like. literally fuck everything else, did you see how Aye looks GORGEOUS in those period costumes??? are you kidding me?????? looking that good and she is playing the black cat lmaooo i wish she had her own couple so would have more screen time :(

yes, i am focusing on my attraction to Aye to suppress my rage about AouBoom being put into side couple prison again.

Ticket To Heaven

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh this eatsssssssssssssss. do i need to put that bald ariana gif again?

sometimes BLs do tackle heavy subjects but kind of shy away from fully opening up discussions (it happens a lot w SA and homophobia). glad to see this series going full on w the themes of religious guilt, homophobia, figuring out and developing your sexuality in an hostile environment, complex relationship between queerness and faith. and ofc Aof and GeminiFourth are skilled enough to pull it off. excited for this one. what a perfect one to finish this exhaustingly long showcase.

[sakurachan7734]

Learning for murderers reasons

Chapter 2: upgrade testing

Charlie pov

Robo dad always told me not to upgrade or tinker with my own body but if I want to be stronger someone rules must be broken so I think I will need to fix and recode my body so i can become stronger so I need to switch to my Melissa body In order to do this

Third person pov

Charlie then switched to her Melissa body puts her Charlie body on her desk and sneaks in the upstairs to get her robo dads tools and starts tweaking with the Charlie body and finding a way to make him stronger and smarter a couple hours later Melissa is finished and switches back

Charlie pov

I should probably go out and test theses updates so I know I didn’t make any mistake because I know if I did dad is going to kill me

Third person POV 

Charlie peeks into the lobby of the abandoned hotel which was basically his parents room they both sound asleep well zero can’t sleep but his screen was off but either way his parents are not paying attention but Charlie still had to be quiet because his lizard dad is a light sleeper so he quickly walked out of the hotel and out of the abandon town

Charlie pov

On off the things I upgraded was how fast I can transform and de-transform into a lizard and transforming into a lizard it was about 10% faster I should probably work on that and the reason why my robo dad made my transformation slow because when he was building he made my transformation fast but every time he tested it out my arms and leg would fall off so I should have tighten my arms and legs now that I think about it but hopefully I will be fine I should find a small town to tests there

Third person pov

Charlie finds a small town with its lovely residence Charlie hated seeing the parasites happy and he had to destroy it so he ran into the town and started smashing everything letting out a big rawr once he was done

Charlie pov

I am a lot faster than before and I feel stronger but I have to make sure dads don’t find out because I know I’m get in trouble but hopefully I will be fine. I transformed back to my robot form but my arm fell off so I need to tighten it up when I get home 

The next day

Zero: why were you up so late?

Charlie: uhh why do you ask?

Zero: your sister heard you in your room fixing something

Charlie: oh I noticed that my arm was a bit loose so I was fixing it

Zero: are you telling me the truth? It sounded like you were trying to fix your whole body

Charlie: yes I just needed to fix up my arm

Zero: hmmm ok but I have told you several times that if you need to fix up your body, you should come to me

Charlie: I can do it myself calm down 

Zero: don’t give me that attitude young man 

Charlie:* rolls his eyes* OK fine

End of chapter

[kindestegg]

Platinum Bones Week - 03/04 - Day 4: Feast

Day 4!! WHAT!! And that means we are so close to WAD too!! This one is WAY sillier, still with my teen/future King and Collector in mind.

Premise for this one is King is very hungry after going out hiking with Colly and they decide to hit up the local fast food joint. Shenanigans ensue.

King's paws scraped the earth underneath them, giving way as he slid down the hill and jumped off at its foot, ready to take the road back.

He puffed, quite tired, paws on his knees. At least, the water still dripping off his fur helped him cool off.

Collector was not too far behind.

"That was fun!" They exclaimed as they landed next to King, grabbing each of their pigtails and wringing them dry. "I'm glad Luz was right, and that trail did lead to a waterfall with normal water."

"Yeah, but now I'm tireeeed." King whined. His stomach grumbled, and he put a paw over it. "And hungry."

"You want me to carry you? Again?" Collector put their hands on their hips and raised an eyebrow.

King shook his head. "Nah. I do still want to get food, though."

"Okay, just say the word!" Collector began swirling his finger in the air, sparkles stirring around it, ready to conjure up anything.

"I was actually craving some Beast Killer's. Their burn-gers are the best around and we haven't had some in a while." King told him.

"Aw, okay." Collector removed their finger from the air, wagging it to dissipate the magic. "You wanna go to the Bonesborough place? That went pretty well last time."

King giggled. "Yeah, if you can call that well."

"Hey, it worked, didn't it?" Collector was already playing with some fake snails he had made appeared, throwing them and shuffling them around their hands.

"So what are we paying with this time? Snails? Tears? Screams?" They grinned devilishly at him.

King laughed. "Maybe this time we don't scare the staff half to death just to steal some fast food?"

"Boo. I know you had fun." Collector crossed their arms and pouted. "Besides, they don't even need the money, they're a megacorp, they're super wealthy!"

"I know, but scaring the poor overworked employees doesn't really add anything to that. We can steal ethically." King raised a claw.

Collector laughed. "You're such a weirdo. But okay, hmmm... how about we kidnap the employees later and give them lots of money for it afterwards? Then their bosses won't even get a cut and can't get mad at them!"

King laughed even louder. "What?! And I'm the weirdo?!"

"What! It's a good plan! I'm being nice I'm compromising!" Collector protested.

King tried to calm himself and finish laughing. "Fine, fine. That does sound kind of fun."

They walked some more until they reached the town, and looked for the restaurant.

Finally, they walked into the busy fast food joint, swinging open the doors and nearly knocking over the cardboard cutout of the restaurant's mascot, a grinning grey skinned demon dressed in leather garb and giving a thumbs up while holding up a skewer with a stabbed boar on its end.

"Hello, everyone! Good afternoon!" Collector announced, already holding up a star spinning around his fingers.

The entire restaurant turned to look at them, staff and costumers alike, trembling in place, not daring to move a muscle.

"Huh. They're already pretty antsy." King whispered to Collector.

"U-uhm, hello! Would you l-like a table?" A waiter finally showed up in front of them.

"How kind of you! Yes, please." Collector nodded happily.

They were walked to a pretty comfortable looking one, close to the window and with cushioned seats by the wall.

"And what would you like to e-eat?" The waiter asked.

King had glanced at the menu briefly, but already knew what he wanted: "The full roaring killer pack combo, please. Oh, and fairy acid, big bucket sized."

"Woah! That's a pretty big order, King." Collector commented raising an eyebrow.

"Hey, I told you I was hungry, dude." He side eyed them, then patted his belly. "I'm a growing titan, I need my nutrients."

"Alright, alright." Collector smiled and then turned to the waiter, holding the glowing star close to his face: "My friend here is pretty hungry, so please consider prioritizing his order."

"A-alright." The waiter gulped, backing away from the star that was held too close for comfort.

He turned to Collector: "Anything for you?"

"Hmmm. I don't need to eat but..." He took a look at the menu. "Could I get the swirling blood meteor shower ice cream dessert? It's so pretty!"

"You're not gonna pocket that to just freeze it and look at it forever like last time, right?" King asked him.

"Nah, I actually wanna eat this time. Wanna know what it tastes like. Consume it so the prettiness stays in me forever." Collector assured him.

"Is that why you're always trying to bite me?" King mumbled.

"What?" Collector asked.

"What?" King repeated.

"Anyway." Collector turned back to the waiter. "You don't have to rush mine, so worry about King's first, please."

"A-alright, right away!" The waiter nodded and soon rushed to tell the kitchen.

"And now we wait." Collector stretched their arms over the table and drummed on it a bit. "Hope yours doesn't take too long, big guy."

"Eh, it's fine." King wagged his tail at the term. "I don't think they're gonna dare take too long."

"Oh no, I should've told them to take care with your order..." Collector covered their mouth. "Then it won't be perfect!"

"Collector, it's a fast food joint. It's not supposed to be perfect, just good to fill your belly." King leaned back on the seat, arms tucked back.

"Hmm, alright, if you say so." Collector leaned back too.

A pause, King drummed his claws on the table making a clacking sound.

"Man, I smell like wet titan." Collector commented after a while.

"Oh, you smell like wet titan?" King repeated, huffing playfully.

"Yes, me." Collector responded. "You jumped right on top of me like five times! I remember your big titan butt pushing me down to the bottom."

"You were fiiiine. Besides, you were giggling the whole time!" King pointed out.

Collector broke out a small grin. "Never said I didn't like it. But I do smell like wet titan."

"And so do I. Or maybe I smell like wet collector." King smiled back.

"Okay, h-here's your roaring killer pack combo, and the fairy acid, sir." The waiter returned, barely being able to hold everything, relying on magic to keep the rest in the air.

"Ohhh." Collector clapped. "Look, King! It's all for you!"

King didn't respond, instead licking his fangs as an embarrassingly loud growl escaped his stomach and soon his own throat was making the noise, eyeing the food ferociously.

The waiter let out a shriek of fear seeing the huge titan react like that, and set the plates down and ran off.

Without much delay, King dug in, growling happily as he pushed it into his maw, taking pauses to delicately drink from the straw of his beverage.

Collector simply stared happily, getting splattered by some of the sauce flying in the titan's attack.

"Thith ith weally good!" King munched on a bone fragment, then stretched out a beast leg at him. "You want some?"

Collector shook his head, still smiling warmly. "Nah, I got my own order coming up."

"Suit yourfelff." King shrugged as he continued to chow down.

Collector watched for a bit longer, and eventually his order came to the table as well, the waiter as usual rather nervously setting it down.

"Ooooh! So pretty!" Collector had stars in his eyes, jumping up and down in his seat. "Almost looks too good to eat!"

"Collector." King scolded him. "You said you'd eat it."

"I am! Just admiring it, sheesh." Collector rolled his eyes and grabbed the spoon.

"Hey, wait." Collector called before the waiter left. "Could you get us the latest promotional toys, please? I want the Slobbering Dragon."

"Oh!" King stopped and wiped his mouth. "Can I get the Vampire Moth? I don't have that one yet."

"Ah, those only come with the kids meal promotion, sirs." The waiter tried to inform.

"Oh!" Collector grinned and snapped his fingers, summoning the star projectile again at his hand. "I think you misunderstood! We just want the toys, please."

"No, no, I understand! I'll get you those!" The waiter waved his hand in the air and then summoned the two toys as asked, and set them down on the table as well.

"Aw! He's so sleepy and drooly..." Collector grabbed his toy and squeezed it, the rubbery plastic dragon bulging the bubble that came out of its mouth at the pressure.

"Hey, Colly, check this out." King paused to try out his toy as well, putting his claws on top of the plastic moth and pressing.

The motion revealed pointy plastic fangs that erupted under its maw, while its eyes lit up red. "Raaaaagh!" It cried.

"Oh my stars, I love it!" Collector fawned over it too. "I'll have to get it next time."

"Can't you just make any you want, though?" King asked.

"Yeah, but it's not the same! I like getting these to collect properly." Collector explained, and finally popped a spoonful of ice cream into his mouth.

"I swear that toy shelf you have just keeps getting bigger." King shook his head and smiled, going back to finish his meal.

"Collector magic, baby! You should expect that." Collector grinned while digging around to catch more star sprinkles in his spoon.

After getting another spoonful in, he added: "Next time you come over, check out some of my duplicates. I could let you have some!"

"Hmm, do you have any plush ones?" King scratched his chin.

"Yeah, I got a few." Collector licked the spoon.

They fell silent again, until they finished their meals.

......................

The Beast Killer's employees woke up, remembering having only been at their shift while that terrifying star child that had once ripped up the Isles and the last living titan were at the restaurant.

They soon realized they had all been tied up and dropped at the back alley behind the establishment, struggling to get up and look around.

Soon, their kidnappers revealed themselves, stepping out of the shadows.

Oh... great. So those two finished eating.

"Hey, everyone! Great job!" Collector declared happily. "We were very satisfied with your service!"

"Uh, sorry about this, we'll let you go in a minute." King lifted up a paw in the air awkwardly.

"To thank you, and make sure your pesky bosses don't take your cut, we've decided to give you some prize money ourselves!" Collector continued, and winked. "That way, you got kidnapped, and whatever happened is not your fault."

They snapped their fingers and a mountain of snails rained on the staff, making them cry out in surprise and try to duck from the impact.

"Uhm, Colly, maybe it'd be better if they were in bags? Y'know, easier to carry?" King tugged on their coat.

"Ah. Good point." Collector snapped their fingers again, and the snails disappeared and then reappeared in small purple bags with stars on them, each in front of an employee.

"Well, you're free to go everyone! Bye, bye!" They clapped their hands, and the ropes binding the staff disappeared.

Immediately, they scrambled for their bags and ran off.

"Heh, what nice young witches." Collector put their hands on their hips, smiling and rolling their eyes.

"Well, are you heading home now?" King asked.

"Hm, yeah, probably. Need a lift to your place too?" Collector smiled and summoned their star board, now bigger to accommodate their larger teen selves.

"OK, but go slow, or that roaring beast will come back to haunt you." King told him.

They looked at each other and both laughed, then got on the star and started on their way home.

[mars101]

Act 3: -> Scene 2: about that..

WRITTEN PART -> (0.8) -> no ss after text

"oh no, what if im too slow omg"

yin was currently dashing towards the entrance of the small hotel. her quick steps leaving behind a trail of dust, lies of course but she's still sprinting pretty fast.

she eventually reached the entrance where she saw three familiar looking men standing around the small outdoor area. before heading out to greet them she looks in a nearby mirror to tidy up herself after running to where she's at currently.

“can i help you guys?”

excitement fills yin's body as she approaches the three men. her hands sweating behind her back as she's having trouble with the fact that she's looking at her possible father.

“Ah yes, we're here for the wedding! I'm Lee Juyeon”

“Lee Hyunjae”

“Kim Younghoon.. you are expecting us right?”

“yes! welcome, it's good that you all made it”

The three men look at the familiar features of Yin, “Are you.. Y/n's daughter..?” Younghoon asks Yin as he takes a small step forward.

“Of course she's Y/n's daughter! Look at her she looks just like her, Yin right?”

yin gasps at the fact that juyeon knows her name, “omg how do you know my name?” her hand lightly covers her mouth as she looks over at him.

“Hmmm lucky guess, I had an aunt that lived here with the same name”

“oh? im named after a yin..who lived.. here..”

the two of them tilted their heads in confusion.

“hmmm….”

“Is it alright if we head to the room now? I feel like we should ready ourselves before we see your mom, it's been a while for all of us..”

“oh right! uhm lets go there now, wait- lets go through the side instead of the main entrance.. its a shortcut..”

Yin led the men torwards their makeshift room in the attic of the garden's backhouse. She didn't want her mom to notice their names on the list of guests in the hotel so she made the place as cozy as possible for them. Which wasn't a problem considering Yin and Y/n always kept it clean.

“Oh… Uhm, can we go to our room now..?”

Juyeon pats Younghoon on the shoulder, “I'm pretty sure this is our room, it's cute by the way.” He then lays on one of the “beds” that Yin set up, getting cozy.

“thank you and uhm.. there's one tiny small thing i gotta tell you..i sent the invites my mom doesn't know anything..hehe”

“Oh god..”

“okay well i think this would be a good surprise for my mom since well she's done so much for me and she's always talking about you guys and the good old days,” lies. “and i thought what what an amazing surprise for her.. that you are all going to be at my wedding..”

Younghoon sighs and plops down on the bed Juyeon was laying on, “Look Yin, if it was you who sent the letter then I can't be here. Last time I saw your mom she said she never wanted to see me again

“well that was years ago! please, it would mean a lot to me..”

“Why?-”

“look, when i sent the invites i didn't even know if any of you would even see them. but the fact that all three of you are here after seeing my mom's name on the letter means something…doesn't it?”

Groans and chuckles were shared among the three men at the words of Yin, “You are just like your mother do you know that? Such trouble”

“hey! i love hearing that i'm just like her, i'm very proud about it”

Just then, Y/n's humming is heard from outside of the place. The men perk up at the sound of her, “Is that..?”

“yes! but..stay quiet, make sure she doesn't see you guys” yin opens up a window and moves to hop out, “Yin do you need help?” “oh im good, done this many times before. please make sure you come to my wedding byebye!” she hops out of the window, closing it with a slam.

as she fixes herself while on the ground she notices karina and yuna behind a tree waving her over. with a confused look she heads over to them, “are you guys ‘hiding’?? you are two people behind a single tree” yuna shushes her, “shh, we followed your mom here, are they in there?”

“yes they’re in there, i’ve never been so nervous in my life”

“you proposed.”

“and for that i was more excited..anyways-”

“do you know which one is your dad?”

“about that..”

the girls roll their eyes at yin, “go figure, omg we expected this

“babe, it’s only been a few minutes how would i know??”

“okay miss “ill know it when i see them” you are a liarrr”

their conversation was cut short when they hear the door being slammed open and they see y/n bolting out, eyes slowly filling with tears.

“wtf happened…”

synopsis = a day before her wedding day, Yin decides to find her father so he can walk her down the isle, the problem? There's three candidates: Lee Juyeon, Kim Younghoon, and Lee Hyunjae.

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[chiyana]

HA yeah that was…that was from Tuesday night so you know a dude had to be a little sedated

But in ANY case, I for one am happy to have another chapter in this trying time! Regardless of thematic coincidences!

And I’ve thought about it more, and I think Kryptonians would definitely use fluorescent based sequencing, as opposed to something chemistry based, because they’re such a heavily wavelength based species and sequencing using flashing colors detection really fits that, you know? They seem like they would utilize lasers forever and for everything

And while I’m sure they have something to do whole genome sequencing that’s faster than we currently have (tho we are limited by how fast chemistry can you know. Chemical), I like to think Tim’s sequencing was done using Sanger sequencing, or the equivalent, because it’s fairly easy, fairly accurate, and it’s confirmed they already have sequenced something similar before so they would have the materials already (and you know, now that I think about it, Kon being a hybrid and in canon Kal having a half/half kid does indicate Kryptonian DNA has the same if not chemically compatible bases to humans)

If I had a heavy hunch about the identity of a sequence AND I already had the materials from before, it would take me like….personally 4-5 hours from start to finish to confirm Tim was human, and that’s from using my 2005 sequencer. If I needed more information/more sequence, I would use a next gen sequencer of some kind, but those take a lot longer to set up, like…hmmm at least a day (you can way more info, like in depth population analysis or a Whole Entire Genome, but they don’t NEED that right now)

Also I just love Sanger sequencing a lot, it’s so neat how it works. It’s like. It’s like you place a train on a track, and the train is a short DNA sequence you know (or hope) matches somewhere in your sample. And that train goes forward, replicating the strand of DNA it’s on (the train track). And every so often, the train will get stopped in its path by a glowing DNA base, 4 different colors for the 4 different bases. And this train does this thousands and thousands of times, getting stopped randomly at any point in the track with a glowing base. And when it’s done, you use an electric/magnetic current to separate the different train paths, from shortest (train gets stopped immediately) to longest (train gets stopped a solid mile down the track). And then look. At which color each track glows. Because they’re in order of size now! So you can see what the sequence of the whole track is by checking the order of the glowing bases from smallest to largest! I love it, I want to be buried in a Sanger sequencer when I die

Anyway. I actually love how you write your fic because you put just enough science in it to entice me and make me think, but not so much that it kills suspension of disbelief. It’s the perfect amount of explanation for me, unlike other shows that shall not be named

Ooh! I like the idea of them using fluorescent based sequencing, since yeah considering how heavily light/the sun ties into them conceptually and thematically, they absolutely would use lasers for everything forever XD

I didn't know about different kinds of sequencing, but Sanger sequencing does sound really cool! I like learning about neat tricks in science used to gather data quickly and accurately and then organize it to sort through and understand :)

Thank you so much for sharing, and I'm glad you like the fic! Also, if you want sci-fi world-building that really gets into the weeds of things like different genes and chemical structures, I recommend checking out Jay Eaton and Runaway to the Stars! It's a currently updating webcomic, but they're on Tumblr as well as jayrockin. The story follows a hypercarnivore alien/aerospace engineer named Talita who gets involved in fixing a pirate ship and running off to have space adventures. There's SO MUCH world building and thought gone into the world of the story that I think you would be interested in (if you haven't heard about it already).

Thank you again for the ask!

[stonyponyofficial]

hai! i was tagged in a question thing by none other than @warioigottawin so now im gonna answer a few questions for the nice audience here tonight.

Fav color: well u see :3 i am violet... and, as it turns out, my favorite color, despite the rumors, is purple 💜

Currently reading: im still working on the bocchi manga :3 i havent gotten to it in a bit but with the new kessoku band songs i perhaps should return to it

Last song: um thi s is absolutely a spoiler for a certain set of summer songs but ive been listening to this band operation sodasteal a lot recently, and my last song is the opener, DESCENT2EARTH on their album slaney vs sodasteal. give it a listen. perhaps it will be a sound of the summer :3c

Last series: hmmmmm deciding how i want to answer this. the last thing i watched was some spongebob last night before bed, BUT the last series i finished in full is the third installment of an anime called Teekyuu. its allegedly about girls in their high school tennis club but thats debatable, theyre off doing completely different shit. its so fast paced, like each episode is only 2 minutes making each 12-episode season like half an hour. but its so fast with jokes and dialogue i have to pause and go back a lot. its a very silly anime :3 there are 9 seasons of this!

Last movie: Jack and Jill (2011) starring Adam Sandler next question

Sweet, spicy, or savory: hmmm sweet for sure out of these, bc a girl loves her yummy sweet treats, but i would choose sour over everything if it were here.

Craving: just some instant ramen with all my usual fixings sounds good tbh. im. quite hungry actually. maybe ill eat something when im done with this.

Tea vs. coffee: i always have a gut instinct to answer coffee bc im not really a fan of hot tea which is how i imagine the platonic ideal of Tea in my head u know? and i do love a good chocolate minty coffeey beverage... but if were going off volume of drink then its tea 100% bc i destroy arizona teas like theyre nothing to me. but trust me, they are my world.

Currently working on: ahahaaaa ohhh well uhh... :) just doin my violet thing.... yknow... searching for truth.. falling asleep atop flowery hills on sunny days.... noticing..... yeah just the usual stuff i usually do.

uhhhhhm as for who to tag in this...... ill do @a-little-bit-poss, and @kiwi-draws! idk if theres a certain amount im supposed to do but uh yeah its them :3 and ofc anyone who wants is free to lie and say i tagged them. even the people i tagged can lie and say i didnt tag them if they dont wanna do it. people free to make choices.... the world is like a video game in this way, and few others.

[luffythinker]

there is a stupid bug in my room biting me and its super annoying >:(( i tried to clap him but i didn't get him and my hands sting I WAS SUPER TRYING anyway i had to get up really fast cause i was laying down and thinking about something i said a few days ago? If Momo worked at the fatgum agency what if her and Kirishima?? like they would be so cute hes a puppy and he's so unsure about a lot of things and shes so smart and pretty it's kinda jock/smart girl can we call them Kirimomo? or peachtree? because momo is peach and he's strong like a tree? or Peachpunch like a juice but also you get knocked or even FRUITPUNCH?? either one that sounds cute enough to you

noooo i hope u got the bug out or left your house to them!!

FRUITPUNCH KINDA ROCKS NGLSDKSDKJSD

but hmmm i can see the appeal of them, it's def very classic, i think they could be good for each other, especially because Kirishima is not actually a jock, he is such a great person and he would compliment momo well, they're both anxious types to me but in different areas so they could always help and hype each other up when needed. it would be like having your own emotional support system at home :(((

[gr1evance]

for Ronnie; 🎮 🎻🎶🎄 ❤️ and for Strudel; 🎶 ❤️ 🤍💔🍦

for ronnie (going with like. the ronnie i use for rp where its post grievance and atrophy and theyre living in a mortal world just bc its more applicable to a lot of these questions):

🎮 VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER — what are three of your oc's favorite hobbies?

definitely playing guitar or just doing anything creative or artistic, probably going out in nature just like. taking a walk or something. even doing creative stuff outside but just Being outside (and vinny has definitely gotten him into gardening too at least a little). and then the last one. does gay activities count. cuddling and kissing. i feel like thatd be really high on his personal favorite activities list so im counting it

🎻 VIOLIN — does your oc play any instruments? what is their skill level

YES as previously mentioned he plays guitar. and hes had... hundreds of years to practice it so. hes definitely good at it though i dont think he honestly cares much for "mastering" the instrument or being able to do anything super complex i think he just enjoys the sounds and the process of playing the instrument and making the music happen

🎶 MUSICAL NOTES — what type of music does your oc like? do they listen to music very often?

i dont think he really has a preference? generally stuff thats not too loud not too fast paced. i can see him really liking jazz though. or anything in the blues genre. he seems the type to like older stuff as well. again though i dont think he has too much of a preference as long as its kinda slow and not too loud

🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE — what is your oc's favorite holiday?

probably valentines day because 1. his husbands birthday and 2. he is very gay. i think the gusbands generally try and celebrate mortal holidays just for fun and to shake things up but he doesnt have like an attachment to any of them that mortals might have from growing up with them. but he likes valentines day.

❤️ RED HEART — what are three of your oc's positive traits?

hmmm. probablyyyy. hes a good listener. very thoughtful. and this is a weird one but just bear with me. hes like.. kind of slow moving? emotionally and physically he takes a while to process stuff or spends a while getting to places and like. that strikes me as a positive trait bc theres just a lot more thought going on there i feel? a lot more consideration of just everything. if that makes sense

for strudel:

🎶 MUSICAL NOTES — what type of music does your oc like? do they listen to music very often?

definitely like. pop music love songs or songs about feeling good having a good time with other ppl. just generally positive stuff. but also probably more like. indie stuff thats kinda chiptune and fast paced and generally upbeat in that kind of pink glittery sparkly way. if that makes sense. though i think hed like a lot of different stuff thats just what he gravitates towards

❤️ RED HEART — what are three of your oc's positive traits?

hes VERY very caring and compassionate. cares about everyone and everything with his entire being. hes also an artist with a very high appreciation for art (because he. is kind of just art that came to life) and also a strong desire to make art and especially has an interest in art for children and he thinks art made for children to experience and learn from is very beautiful and essential and i just find that a really sweet trait of his. i dont wanna just describe the words kind or sweet or caring over and over again but i feel like. hes just full of kindness and love and its hard to not bring that up repeatedly. hes never judgemental and loves everyone and is kind to everyone and i just think hes so so sweet

🤍 WHITE HEART — what are three of your oc's neutral/questionable traits?

he is. completely selfless. which CAN be good especially i think in the fact that hes a pacifist (specifically in the situation hes in.. i think this is beneficial to him. even if its not too beneficial to the overall group) but. he kind of views himself as lesser and like hes supposed to be protecting everyone else and never himself. which can be good but also does a lot of bad especially for his mental health. and then hes also very sensitive which like. not a bad thing. its not bad that he cries easily or is bothered by violence but it creates a problem because he is trapped on. the murder and gore and death forever repeating island. and finally hes very obsessive and attached to his boyfriend which. again. is a thing of his thats not really a problem? it wouldnt be a problem really if it werent for the fact that his boyfriend is just a plush toy of. his boyfriend he used to actually have that he can never talk to again and it causes kind of constant emotional turmoil. and also the murder island is not the safest place to bring the last remaining thing of your boyfriend you have left

💔 BROKEN HEART — what are three of your oc's negative traits?

he is a self sacrificing pushover and that is not really an exaggeration. i mentioned before hes very selfless and while that can have some upsides. his self sacrificial tendencies are just unhealthy and HAVE almost lead to him dying. and also if you told him to go stand in a bathtub full of acid hed be like :( okay and go do it? simply because you told him to. and then hes.. extremely self isolating and up until the island quite literally almost never left his apartment. a very very big shut in living in the quiet and the dark alone which is definitely doing some evil stuff to his psyche. finally the last thing. again its hard not to circle back to some of his big traits like being a bit of a pushover but prior to the island he kind of exclusively hung out with people who made fun of him because. he felt like that was all he had in the communities that he was interested in. all of these are very like focused on himself and not as outward and thats because he really really tries to be. as loving and compassionate as possible which is great but it does mean he is shooting himself in the foot 50 times a day. yknow?

[grigori77]

Critical Role, Campaign 3 Episode 43

NOOOOOO!!! No Taliesin? Not good ... no, but seriously, get well soon, mate!

The Glove? Dear gods ... feet? Even worse ... this ad is so bad even Sam's having trouble with THIS ONE ... Laura: "Oh shit!" Sam: "No, it's all right it's just acting!" I'm dead ...

Ashley: "What you don't understand is what you don't understand!"

Is Matt maybe a little overly enthusiastic with this plug? Do we care?

Liam: "Let's talk about comic books!" Bit high pitched there, boyo ...

Might be one of the most chaotic intros yet, this one.

Last Thursday Night on a Monday night of the year, it would seem. Here we go, then ...

So what's gonna happen? What was that bird thing? Is it Shithead? Is Letters' number finally up?

Laura, what did you just whisper to Ashley?

Does a 22 hit FCG? Of course it does! And it's a dookie bomb? Wait ... IT'S POISONOUS?!!!

Fearne is NOT actually naked Sam, pay attention to the art ...

Speak With Small Beasts? Hmmm, something tells me it won't work on THIS thing.

3 D10 and she only inflicts 4 points of damage ... that is a CLASSIC D&D moment right there.

Seedling! Yessssss! Sweet!

This is definitely NOT just a bird ...

Ice Knife? Okay ... whoa, and that DID IT?!!! Nice ... okay, guess it WAS just a bird.

Aaaaaaaaaaah! It lives again! Fuuuuuuuck!

IT'S UNDEAD!!! I fucken knew it!

Ewwwww, it's slimy? Bleurgh!

Matt: "It's an awkward creature." No shit!

So it's just belligerent? Fuck, this thing really IS a Shithead. Sam: "I don't know if it CAN be killed, but let's try!"

Oh wow, Laudna's unleashing Pate on it ... thus should be interesting. CAN Pate fly forever? OH YES!!! HEX THE FUCKER!!!

Laudna can now track it for 8 hours. Sam: "This is our day now?"

Pate seems vaguely heartbroken that it fled ... that's kind of tragic.

Genuine eternal torment! Evil! I think I love the idea that THIS THING is FCG's ultimate nemesis. XD This is a perfect foil for Sam.

Chetney: "Did you steal its lover?" You what?

Matt: "No it's not big enough to carry of Ashton." Oh, are they actually making this a thing or is Matt just taking the piss?

Fearne: "Accepting the darkness is actually kind of fun."

Gingerbread mug AND A SPITTAKE!!! WTF just happened? XD

Oh, so Ashton REALLY IS gone ... NOW what?

Keystone Cop City ... Travis: "This year needs TO END!!!"

Imigen Messages Ashton ... he's "following a thing" ... apparently this was Taliesin's request. Smart, but will this complicate things?

Fearne: "What if he's a part if you?" Huh?

Matt is quietly pissing himself laughing about the chaos he hath unleashed upon us ...

Laudna (gasping): "MAYBE DELILAH IS IN HIM NOW!!!"

You guys do realise that FCG is currently COVERED in horrendous shite right now, right?

Into the Seminary then ... yeah, they clearly seem to have forgotten all about the shitbomb aftermath ...

Orym is SHORT. I love it.

Vigil Quarter ...

Fearne wants to submit her credentials for the professorship ... XD I love this ... "Lots of stuff with like ... FIRE." Oh boy ...

A PRESENCE? Hmmmmmmm ...

This ... PERSON is totally giving me vibes like The Feared in The First Law ...

They're from Vasselheim? Hmmm ... Travis: "Vasselheim enters the game!"

A Judicator? Sounds terrifying ... I was right, this thing IS a bit like The Feared ... yeesh ...

Laura: "Looking for the stolen texts, 100%." Marisha: "Totally." Oh yeah, I agree.

The Nightmare version of Carrot Top ... yeah, I don't get the reference but I still understand kind of what you're on about ...

Ah ... okay, NOW I'm thinking Matt's been reading a lot Mistborn lately too ...

Ooooooooh ... this is just DRIPPING in foreshadowing now, isn't it? Mr Mercer, your signposting is showing ...

Fast Friends! HAHA!!! Nicely done.

Oh there we go, FINALLY they're acknowledging the STANKINESS ...

Carolle: "I'm not supposed to be telling you this." FCG: "I know, but it's nice to be naughty sometimes."

Sam, you sneaky little shit ... XD Yes, a walkabout would be in order right now.

Oh no, that's not suspicious at all ...

FCG: "Are we going to KILL this girl?" Laudna: "No, we're just going to get as much information as we can out of her before she HATES US."

Plurple?

Oh this is so bad, she's too nice ...

Laura: "It's like Overboard, you know?" Yes, I too find that movie somewhat problematic ...

Ah, we've arrived ... this place looks fancy ... yeah, this lot bear watching. XD

Oh this house looks quite quaint ... is that intentional? Oh, it's for a diminutive person. Of course.

Yeah, just LET HER GO. Ooh, a tip! Nice kne Orym.

Wait, was that from the fungus? Oh dear ...

Anybody home? Natural 10 ... Matt: "Perfectly average."

Okay, this place is making ME suspicious too ... is there going to be a problem here?

Are you guys SERIOUSLY going to BREAK IN right now?

Did Fearne just THROW Chetney inside? XD

At the mention of the birdbath Travis' eyes go STRAIGHT to Sam ... XD

Fearne: "Are we sure we don't just want to KNOCK?" YES!!! Exactly! Come on, guys!

The door is booby-trapped ... hmmm ...

Travis (as Chetney): "Is there any kind of guttering?" Matt: "Yes." Travis: "Damn it!"

FCG starts mowing the lawn I order to appear to be a gardener. Oh gods this is getting ridiculous ... Imogen: "What are you all doing?" Yeah, I'm with you right now, luv ...

Oh no, now Orym's climbing onto the roof ... Laura: "I can't wait for this campaign to be turned into an animated series."

And now here come the guards ...

"Just when I thought I was out they pulled me back in!"

Deception checks ... oh dear ... and everybody ACES the rolls ... okay then ... I can't believe thos actually worked ...

Imogen: "Are you guys still pretending to be gardeners?"

Black Hole Sun video ... oh yeah ...

Disturbing Presence? NO!!! What are you DOING?!!! It was working!

Hex doesn't work like that! Laura misses Hunter's Mark ...

And now Chetney is IN THE HOUSE ... this is either a good thing or REALLY BAD ...

All the bird cooing noises makes FCG flee under Fearne's skirts ... Fearne: "I'll keep you safe."

Faintest smell of sweat ... the smell of nerves? Oh gods, Matt, what the hell is THAT supposed to mean?

Booby-traps galore ... never a good sign.

Oh sure, like a disembodied voice calling out to him isn't going to TOTALLY FREAK HIM OUT if he's here? Really?

Travis: "I feel like Joe Pesci right now!" Damn, yeah, Chetney very nearly just Home Alone'd himself ...

Chetney opens the window ... and everybody is GONE!!! XD Chetney: "What the fuck?!"

Treshi Ball Change?

Chetney: "I thought I smelled body odour ... smell!"

Orym's stupid high perception again ... Laura (as Imogen): "What do your halfling eyes see?" XD

Laudna clambering in the window all creepy style is chef's kiss ...

Oooooooh ... there are TWO MINDS BENEATH THEM!!! Basement! Basement!

Fearne doing the Fremen Sand Dance ... XD

Chetney opens the desk and gets splashed by a booby-trap ... oh, here we go ... 8 points of acid damage? Yikes! And the desk is empty! Matt's glee at how completely pointless that was ... XD

Travis: "Are there Micro Machines on the floor?"

Ashley makes a People Under the Stairs reference and I sm HORRIFIED by how long it takes for anyone else to get it.

Looking for the trapdoor ... ooh, this is sneaky ... yeah, I don't think the painting actually MEANS anything. And FCG is still not getting it ... oh wait ... here we go. Sam: "It's a Delorean!"

STAIRS!!! Yay!

Orym: "We're just two invisible guys, one of us smoking." Oh yeah, that's right, Orym doesn't have dark vision ... MAGIC BLINDING SKULL!!! And now Orym is blinded!

Declaring their intentions ... is this going to prevent a fight?

Teleportation circle ... and now THEY'RE ALL JUMPING INTO IT?!!! Oh boy ...

And now the break ...

Part 2 ... what now? And are we missing anyone?

Sulfur stink ... Sam immediately makes jokes about Laura farting ...

Planerider Ryn? Oh yeah ... but that's not it ... now I'm just confused ...

The letter! Is the letter going to save the day? Oh wait, Orym's still invisible ...

Baryn? Oh dear, not trained with a crossbow! ^^;

Fearne just appointed herself the leader of Bells Hells, then ...

It WAS Ryn! Okay then!

Niles ... okay ...

Strug-a-loogaloo?

Imogen, just tell them who your mother is! Oh, she shows them her arms ... and YES they DO know her mum! I knew it! Well at least THAT defused the situation ...

A Taste of Tal'dorei tankard? XD

Otohan, yes. Very much the conversation killer ... Laudna (grinning): "She killed me! It was very intense."

Ooooooooh ... EXPOSITION!!! Glorious glorious information!

Oh man, Planerider Ryn is a HOOT!!! XD I love how excited she's getting about all of this.

It's effecting the Shadowfell TOO?!!! Oh fuck that's extra bad ...

Oh yeah, the Nightmare King! Him again ...

The furniture's moving again! Shit!

Ryn: "I'm pleased to discover that we haven't been befuddled by dullards." Should we be at all insulted, people?

Predathos ... from Beyond the Stars? Oh for ... are we going all Lovecraft here?

Wait ... so this is like The Gathering for Ruidusborn?

Sounds like Liliana's gone to the Dark Side, then. That's not good at all ...

Oh! Allies! Yes! Here we go!

Chetney: "Oh yes, I'm Planewalker Chetney. I used to ride, but ... not at this age."

Fearne is like TOTALLY embarassing Imogen with her inadvertent praise (of sorts) ... oh wow, could they actually help her CONTROL that chaotic shit?

The city ... wait, IS THAT what happened at the end of EXU Calamity? O.O

Seriously, if Predathos turns out to be Cthulu I'm gonna laugh my arse off ...

Yeah, the Shadowfell's basically like the Upside-Down ...

Rakshasaaaaaaaaaaa! XD

So not like the Acrobat and the Flea, then? Sorry this whole conversation is giving me massive Stranger Things vibes now ... XD

Yes. Definitely Jeff Goldblum vibes.

The Cerberus Assembly "bullied their way into their studies"? Yeah, sounds about right ... seriously, where's Caleb when you need him?

Yeah, maybe an army's not the best plan right now ... but friends would still be helpful. Hey, guys, call Dorian! Get him to bring Opal and Ted and Dariax!

Come on, Imogen's not THAT fragile!

Laura (singing): "From a distance ..." Damn it ... XD

Oh yeah! Fearne's nana! Yeah! Call on her too! Wait ... The Fatestitcher? WHAAAAAAAT?!!!

Is this news to Fearne? Sam and Laura: "INSIGHT CHECK!!!"

It's A LITTLE BIT of news to her? Wow, the more she talks the more it sounds like some weird conspiracy ... AUNTIES?!!!

Chetney: "Did your home have legs?" Laudna: "Chicken legs?" Fearne: "No, it was a normal home." Imogen: "That walked around?"

Yeah, Morri is totally Baba Yaga. I can totally see that one coming ...

Ira's been working with EVERYBODY. Dude's like a total chaos gremlin ...

Two weeks? Ticktock ticktock ...

Ah, the return of "time is a weird soup" ... XD

Bompers? Who TF is Bompers?

Fearne is WAY too enthusiastic about this idea. XD Imogen is gonna message her ... oh this is gonna be super awful, I just know it ...

Morri the Fate Stinker ... oh Matt, you fool ... XD

This is just getting worse by the second, is Imogen REALLY gonna message Morri?

There's no way Liliana wants Imogen mixed up in this. She loves her, she's her mother ...

Imogen messages Morri ... oh boy, that is a messy one ...

Watching Travis while Morri replies ... yeah ... that is SUPER CREEPY ... and I love how Fearne still thinks she's so cuddly ... meanwhile Imogen is TERRIFIED ...

Oh yeah, who in Vasselheim IS the problem here?

I love Niles ... XD

Oooooooh ... foreboding ... Matt Mercer, stop with the doom and gloom already, you're making us nervous ...

Back to the basement, yeah, probably best.

Teleported back. Okay, is everything okay? Oh shit ... loud bangs are never good ...

It's the feckin Judicators, it has to be ... "Smell them ... find them." Matt: "And that's where we're gonna call it a night!"

AAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!! Not ANOTHER cliffhanger, not now with a 2 week wait! DAMN YOU MERCER!!!