#artem's dilemma

[ericartem]

Of Mice And Men

Of Mice And Men #artem

Content 18+ Ah, the eternal paradox of human morality: many decry “animal testing” as a cruel and unnecessary practice. And yet, when it comes to finding cures, developing treatments, or ensuring that new medications don’t turn our organs into malignant mushrooms and our blood into sulfuric goo, someone must shoulder the burden of being the guinea pig—whether that someone is a mouse, a monkey,…

[satoruxx]

wishful thinking.

cw: suggestive, implied 18+ content

he’s in a dilemma.

he doesn’t know how or why he’s gotten into this situation. it was just supposed to be a normal evening, spending time with you as you rant to him about your day. normally you’d talk and he’d listen, occasionally inputting his own advice or opinion as you chat.

but today he’s struggling. he’s struggling because of you and your frustratingly endearing actions. he’s struggling because you’re sitting in front of him and rambling on, unaware that he’s staring at the way your mouth moves as you speak. it gets worse when you pick up one of the strawberries you were snacking on and take a bite. he swears you do it in slow motion, and he can’t help but eagerly watch the way your lips pucker as you bite into the fruit.

he realizes he’s confusing himself again. he shouldn’t be doing this, especially when he’s supposed to be playing the part of your loyal and understanding best friend. but as guilty as he is to admit it, it's not the first time. you make it so difficult for him, and his thoughts just start running.

he’s definitely not thinking of erasing the line that’s normally between the two of you. of course not. he’s not thinking about how nice it would be to actually pull you closer while the two of you are lounging on the couch, letting his skin brush against yours.

he’s not thinking about the two of you coming home to one another everyday, falling into each other's arms for the sake of comfort. he’s not thinking of how invigorating it would be to be able to press his lips to yours whenever he’d like, to see what they tasted like. he definitely doesn’t think they’d taste like strawberries.

he’s not thinking of being able to touch you like nobody else does, amidst bedsheets and discarded clothes. he’s not imagining the way you’d sweetly pant his name as he gives you all the pleasures in the world. and he’s definitely not thinking of the way your shiny eyes would roll back as he presses himself into you, ecstasy written all over your face. ecstasy only he could give you.

you suddenly wave your hand in front of his eyes, laughing slightly, and he blinks in confusion. “what’s up with you? you’re so distracted today.”

he clears his throat, cheeks heating up a little at his muddled thoughts.

there’s a brief urge to spill all of his ideas to you right then and there. but then he gets worried as he realizes that’s too big of a risk to take. because you’re his best friend and that’s already more than he deserves, so how can he possibly be selfish enough to ask for more?

so he just shakes his head, pushing down his longing feelings yet again. for now, he tells himself.

he gives you a small smile, motioning for you to keep talking. “nothing.” he answers, eyes softly trailing over your curious little grin. “everything’s fine.”

KAEYA ALBERICH, kaveh, gojo satoru, armin arlert, KUROO TETSURO, kageyama tobio, takami keigo, artem wing, bokuto koutaro, geto suguru, childe, diluc ragnvindr, itto, kaedehara kazuha, cyno, DAN HENG, jean kirstein, alhaitham, tomioka giyu, and any of your favs i missed!

[blinding-shining-star]

As you walked, the sun set further and further. Only street lamps illuminated your path now. You kept sneaking glances at the girl next to you, her features, her dyed hair. You were filled with a certain excitement.

I'm heading in the direction of where I live by the way, you could come inside if you'd like.

@duchess-of-dilemma

If it means meeting this Artem you speak so highly of.

She chuckled, feeling comfy and reunited with her girlfriend.

[bennytheredonethat]

Artem passed out

Ms Lola’s not here yet and Beaus still a child

We gotta figure out whose in charge till Ms Lola gets here

I vote myself as the oldest of the kids who’ve been adopted the longest

Any objections?

@gotham-its-too-early-for-this @gothams-gothic-farmer @funnygirlclaire @sammy-saola @duchess-of-dilemma @soursharkboi @the-children-of-gotham @cl0wn1ng---ar0und @ebb-and-f10w @spidermaningotham @gotham-motham @scarlett-no-last-name @scarecrowspawn

[gothamghostwhispers]

Autumn found Artem somewhere in the manor, holding the hand of a tiny beau

Do you know anything about this? Or why this happened? Or how to reverse it?

@duchess-of-dilemma (and @bugboi-of-gotham)

“What are you-“

Their question dies in their throat the moment they see a tiny version of their spouse. There is a typhoon of emotions that they experience in that moment as they realize that for the first time since they met their partner in all things they were on their own. They didn’t have anyone to rely on…

They swallow those feelings. Theres no time for them, especially not now. They instead focus on answering the questions.

“I don’t know why this happened but something similar happened to Peter and your grunkle John earlier this week, as far as I know both turned back on their own… but if this was done with magic I can try to break it”

[mansonmanor]

The door to Beau and Artems room was opened yet again. He came back. Autumn felt like he hadn't gotten enough info, so much was left desired. He went through the drawers again, hit the walls for secret passageways, stared at the bulletin board, and eventually grunted and sat on a black lump sleeping on the bed- he sprung up as he realized he just sat on Selene and gave her pats as a sorry

I wish these walls could talk..would make this a lot easier on me.

@duchess-of-dilemma

There’s no secret passages to be found in this room, nothing new in the drawers either though the books on the end tables seem to different then the day before.

“Brrrp?” Selene sniffs Autumns hand confused as to why she’s been woken up and why one of the kittens was there

[scarecrowspawn]

Barnaby, how you reply to this will be extremely important in the long run.

Do you and Al have room for two more? I've come to a soul crushing revelation, and I've concluded that Artem isn't to be trusted. We were played for damn fools!

@duchess-of-dilemma

I’m sure we could find the space. Abd if Al is opposed to guests (tho I don’t think he will be) I can host you in my lab

But I will require much information

[afternoonblues]

this is such a dilemma ya'll. i know i have to be prepared for hard pity to hit me (YET AGAIN. lil crying marius, i love you but you really made me suffer. i still wanted you though so i had to get you.)

because this year for anni, i not only want marius but also....

LIKE HOW CAN I NOT?! artem's anni sss card is such a wonder, i am absolutely devastated, man. the pain of being a f2p player. i'm 100000% sure i will not get him.

forget having 4 dupes though for either marius or artem to completely unlock the interactions. i know mr. von hagen will make me hit hard pity & therefore, i will not have other ways to obtain artem...at least this year. unless, i will gamble away my savings when the re-runs happen the next years. so yeah....never have i ever been so conflicted like this, especially during anniversaries unlike this year.

[snow-and-saltea]

ljhfshkgd Vynrosa for SURE he's known Artem longer compared to the other boys and canonically is known to be jealous, I would love to see your thoughts on how that would play out

snhdksjdk yeah!

(rlly quick im answering this sleepily bc i havent gotten much sleep and its now kicking in and so my thoughts miyht not sound coherent jsjdjf but!)

i think id write it as more of a bittersweet hurt comfort tone rather than straight angst tbh! i dont know if i can twist the characterization enough in my favour (atm i cant think of anything good or convincing thats also in character) to make it rlly angsty like you initially wrote out. prolly something more exploratory on the vynrosa side as well as some petty banter from vyn and artem dynamics

i was thinking about vyn realising that, like him, rosa also takes great pride in her work, and so in his mind he's created a senseless divide that because she has not (obviously, loudly, extremely) “chosen” him, she's chosen her work, which he assumes she deems as of higher importance to her. then he creates a sense of solitary, isolating false dilemma in his head and hurting his own feelings at how he was so sure that she'd chosen her work over him, and hes sad about it and might even lash out at her or rosa or slip up w one of his patients.

but then when he talks to rosa she's like. "oh no its not like that. i chose to be a lawyer because i liked learning law and i wanted to help people from learning law, the same way you wanted to learn more about the world from the somehow small and suffocating world in svart where the subject of psychology was considered as hogwash. it was an interest spurred on by passion, like it was fate. today im good at this, but if there ever was a time where i felt i was needed elsewhere or something else calls to it, id like to see what i can do. there's tons of ways to save people, mine is just one of many :)"

and internally he's thinking that she's already saved him, so thats a great start, and i think id use this piece to write about his struggle into surrendering to a flow state, to let things be without holding the leashes of fate so tightly wound it became a ball and chain that dragged him forwards. i want to see him welcome the present for all it has to offer, to remember what has been given can be taken back, what can be taken, will. so there's no need to become a prophet of his own pain, to borrow fear from tomorrow when today still stands.

and then ill write artem and vyn quipping w each other bc they're fun as hell to write

[ad-hawkeye]

im in such a DILEMMA rn i'm skipping wings of exhilaration and i'm also gonna skip artem 3rd bday, 3rd anniv and ofc the summer splash and i have no idea if i'm saving up for artem sweet chapter pt3, last dragon breath, the gufeng event for next yr or his latest sss (currently leaning towards dragon breath bc i like dragons and gufeng bc the art is so pretty THEY LOOK SO CUTE THEYRE SO IN LOVE.)

GOD LITERALLY THE MOOD RIGHT NOW. ive started playing tot again just to save up for his comeback in good cards coming down the road omfg. specifically im aiming for dragon breath and his second sss card (massive fridge one)

god and his sweet cards are usually good and im just. AUGH. anon we're in this for the long haul we are GRINDING we are SAVING we GOT THIS!!

do it for the knowledge that dragon breath and his second sss card are both good story and character wise!!!!!

[artemsbaby]

ok so my dilemma is, i ship rosa with all of the nxx boys BUT I SHIP ARTEM WITH MYSELF

[ericartem]

The Illusion of Free: The True Cost Behind Digital Services

The Illusion of Free: The True Cost Behind Digital Services #artem

Content 14+ In the digital age, a curious paradox prevails: the assumption that certain services, notably exemplified by behemoths like Google, Facebook, and Gmail, ought to remain gratuitous. This expectation, while seemingly innocuous, belies a profound misunderstanding of the intricate economic ecosystem underpinning the digital realm. Delving into the depths of this enigma unveils a panorama…

[emjiajia]

May I ask more about that dream you had for that latest Artem Drawing about Artem being a sacrifice for justice? The idea reminds me of the dilemma of Sun and Moon, where he has to play the bad guy for justice (I liked the idea behind the card a lot). I have a couple of ideas, especially as I turn the picture over in my head. But also, if I maybe did write something about it, may I link to your drawing?

Sure! It's a little bit difficult to explain the dream, but there was definitely a scene before the one I drew where people gathered around Artem with their knives and swords. (I presumed they were getting ready to commence the sacrifice) Though after what seemed like a moment of thought, Artem's facial expression changed and it seemed like he made up his mind. Then he took a hold of a blade with his bare hand and stabbed himself;; I think he was willing to sacrifice himself in the name of 'justice'. Though there was a lot of blood, Artem's expression wasn't one of pain, but of determination. Almost as if he was thinking: if bringing justice to this land requires a sacrifice then I'm more than willing to be the first. The scene I drew comes after this one, even though his hand is wounded by the blade, he still grabs hold of it.

I'm certain that the dream was inspired by his birthday SSR Night and Day. And I think his 'sacrifice' is a metaphor of that.

(That's pretty much all that I remember from the dream ;w; Though if you do write anything I'd love to read it!!! Feel free to link my drawing :D)

[iustitiacried]

or where artem tries to fall in love with his best friend but fairy tale endings rarely happen in real life.

...

artem catches onto your feelings for him, quick. he’s had his suspicions. the light blush you sport whenever he calls you out for drinks, the minute sharp inhales you take in whenever he comes a little closer than expected, the subtle perking of your ears and twinkling eyes, extra bit of effort and care you dedicate to favors he calls from you...

...He knows all about it and he wishes you knew.

...

he’d be a fool to notice nothing.

‘sides, how would he even deserve the title of being your best friend if he couldn’t tell something as obvious as this? you’ve been together through thick and thin. law school could be a bitch, even for a wing.

no.

especially for the bright-eyed wing whose name bears the burden of his father’s legacy and works twice as hard.

you knew artem wing from when he was just a man in his 20s, figuring out life as he burned the candlesticks dry every night to live up to his old man’s prestige and his own ideas of excellence. to you, all he’s ever done was just because he was father’s son. to you, he wasn’t just blessed by fate to get that 99% statistic. you were among the few who looked at him long enough to appreciate his efforts and see past that. he watches over you, you watch over him. buddies from law school, a worthy foe in a friend at the courtroom. you were witty. you were smart. you had the kind of presence that can strike anyone to silence when you walk into a room.

so, why can’t he?

...

he relents.

it’s not like he could just up and tell you.

in the first place, you wouldn’t tell him anything too.

so now both of you are stuck in this perpetual game of hide n’ seek you weren’t even aware you were playing. keeping a friendship for the sake of friendship; they never end well, indeed. artem knows what’s letting him enjoy your company despite it all, is wearing itself out thin on that track of borrowed time. and so, he just watches over you. this time, as the light leaves you.

...

june arrives. nights change as the moons he swore to ever do.

it’s been a while since you last saw each other. what with the onslaught of NXX-related cases and your own affairs preoccupying you.

you both know this was an excuse. tensions tire and adults have much better things to do. still, it was nice to catch up. he missed this. it’s been a long time since he last felt the comfort of the kindred spirit he saw in you.

still, the weight of the ring tucked safely inside his pocket digs into him. this thing you’ve been putting off, it’s overdue. this much he owes you. this much he owes you.

the world stops as he moves to show you the heavy circular piece of gold that’s been weighing on him since the last time he saw you.

“thank you for loving me.”

the stars flicker and glisten your eyes. stars glisten strewn across the night sky. but none of that matters when his reflection engulfs you.

artem takes in a deep breath, holding the mocking piece of jewelry that, for the longest time, he wished he’d adorn you.

the heart wants what it wants.

“i’m sorry i couldn’t fall in love with you too.”

but the heart cannot give what it cannot give.

[bennytheredonethat]

Im Benny, 12, he/him pronouns and since Artem decided I am old enough for a phone I figured I might as well make a tumblr too. Might let Brie and Peeta post here sometimes

Other siblings that have their own accounts: @gotham-its-too-early-for-this @gothams-gothic-farmer @funnygirlclaire @evandalist-in-gotham @sammy-saola @duchess-of-dilemma @soursharkboi @the-children-of-gotham @cl0wn1ng---ar0und @pr0ject-conundrum1 @spidermaningotham @gotham-motham @scarlett-no-last-name @spiderboy-ingotham @scarecrowspawn

‘Parents’: @bugboi-of-gotham @gothamghostwhispers

Cousins: @beechaotic

First cousin once removed? (Idk she’s Artems cousin): @garden0fpoison

I live in the @mansonmanor

Grunkle: @itsconstantinebitch

Nanny: @lola-o-collins

Cool pets: @duck-of-ducks @selenethecat

[gothamghostwhispers]

Artem how normal is slightly blurry vision? Barnaby can see to the horizon and I can't. Is it normal?

@duchess-of-dilemma

It’s very common, Im nearsighted myself

Means you need glasses or contacts though