#atherissquamigera

[draighaearn]

@atherissquamigera sent: “   there’s  a  killer  storm  going  on  outside ,   so   unless  you  want  to  disappear  under  mysterious  circumstances ,   i  suggest  you  get  comfortable .   ”

"A storm ain't gonna really make me vanish, but I get yer meanin' I ain't that fond of bein' out in storms anyway."

Gajeel didn't MIND rain, but he didn't fancy the idea of getting home looking much akin to a drowned rat. So he was just going to move to take a seat somewhere before pulling a small notebook out of his coat pocket. The small woman who had spoken to him, likely realized at this point that, if she'd spoken to him before they didn't know one another that well.

"Ya just tellin' people that so they don't wind up sick?"

[infintasmal]

@atherissquamigera / Ja'far

Ja'far isn't one for parties. With Maharagan in full swing down below, Ja'far has taken a moment to slip into the outskirts of the festivities, seeking out a quiet place along the palace grounds. It's not that he doesn't enjoy the celebration, he simply finds the sounds and sights a bit out of his comfort zone. Even if he had been the one to slay the sea creature serving as the party's source.

He had spent much of the day following the creature's attack overseeing the festival, ensuring everything went smoothly. And so after Sinbad's speech and the General's appearance, he had slipped off for some peace.

And it seemed he wasn't the only one staying out of the limelight. When he saw Ayana, he approached with his hands folded in his sleeves.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" he says, smiling politely. "I hope you've had a chance to get something to eat, there is plenty to go around."

[highseaskxng]

It was another successful trip without foreign lands to collect those in need among other refugees. This was merely his promise never to abandon those who have been abandoned and forgotten by the world. He owe it to those children that had been slaughtered in his name that he proceeded right by them, to ensure those sacrifices were not in vain. Sinbad was on the ship as its captain, disguised as a merchant of course, there was no reason to have these people know he was the king Sindria, the very country they were going to see within a few moments now. “How about you? Have the passing nights have been alright for you?”

liked for a starter / @atherissquamigera​

[avaricehosted]

@atherissquamigera

Ling stumbled through the streets of Central, eventually ducking into an alleyway so he could catch his breath. He was starting to regret taking control of his body from Greed, but he couldn't risk the Homonculus getting into another fight like the one with Wrath. He wasn't in the right mental state to be making decisions for them.

Leaning against the wall, Ling slid to the ground and closed his eyes. They'd just made a whole bunch of very powerful enemies, they had nowhere to go, no food, and... He wasn't alone.

Ling opened his eyes, forcing a smile when he spotted the girl - Chimera? - next to him. He should have made sure the alley was empty, but it was too late now. He just hoped she was friendly.

"Ah, hello there..."

[biisutoarm]

@atherissquamigera liked for a starter

-- Even with two already proving to be fairly reliable, he couldn't help but worry. Coming from a stranger's place, one that actively went to harm his friends - his sister moreover - and acting like all is dandy and well. Even if the rest could easily shrug it off, he couldn't accept it himself just yet. Not until he experienced it firsthand, anyway. And judging by current states...

"..." Now what to do in this scenario. For the moment, the hulk remained still, giving the stranger a stare from across the crowd; singling her out from the rest of the passerby's. Contemplating first off, whether or not it was even worth fretting over. After all, it was just another member.

...One he had barely seen before, but still just another member. -- Before he knew it, Elfman's stare turned into a scowl of sorts; lingering for much longer than it should have initially. If his senses were picking up right, this girl he'd locked on so impulsively must have been from Phantom as well - which by itself was no issue. But getting chummy with his older sister like that... His worry was fully justified, in his mind.

[doldoldolcetto]

starter for @atherissquamigera

Dol leaned on the bar, fidgeting with the edge of his keikogi due to boredom. It had to be at least another hour before the Nest opened, leaving him with ample time to waste.

He glanced under the bar, quickly flicking him eyes back up. Yep, still there. Underneath the bar sat two apples in a bag, fresh and bright red. Dol had bought them the day before when he was on a grocery run, unable to stop himself from buying them. They were on sale and he knew someone in the Nest would like them.

And speaking of the person who would like them...

"Aya!" Dol called out, catching a glimpse of her in the doorway to the bar's main room. "I got somethin for you."

[infintasmal]

"Of course, I'll speak to him at our morning meeting. I think he'd want you to have the chance to go," Ja'far nods, trying to offer as much reassurance as possible. If this was important to Aya, he'd do whatever necassary to make sure she got the chance.

Ja'far found that he could relate to most of Aya's worries, her insecurities. His chains may not have been physical like hers, but he knew the struggles of trying to find a life beyond servitude, to make sense of yourself as more than a tool at another's disposal.

"Reconciling with a painful past is always hard, no matter the circumstance. Sindria has always been the only place I've felt was home, but I struggled the first time I returned to my birthplace. But I couldn't avoid my past forever and if nothing else, I was glad to be able to close that chapter of my life and embrace a better future. It's hard to move on until you've had closure and I hope that this trip can give you that. I'll offer you any help that I can in that regard."

Her posture and expression relaxed at his offer to speak to Sinbad on her behalf. "Could you...? I'd be real grateful" She smiled, running the pads of her thumbs over a fold in her garb---merely a nervous habit.

"I think---I think I'd regret not going. Never knowin' fer sure.....I was so little when they stole me....is' a lil scary t' think about goin' home ya know? Is' hard t' get people t' understand....I know Sin cares but he doesnt get it...no' really. I feel like you do though." It was hard to tell if she was still on the same topic--which she wasn't really. It was a mix of things that had her thinking.

[stella-ignis-rosea]

"You've been starin' at me with him for like 20 minutes....ya know ya can hold him if you want right?" Aya chuckled, bouncing from foot to foot as she held her and Gajeels infant son. Daiki was staring wide-eyed as hs cousin as he suckled on an iron binky.

Kohaku was nervous about holding the infant as he didn’t really trust himself. He was definitely afraid that the kid might scream into his ears. Does he want to hold him? Yes, was he nervous? Yes. . . Very

Many thoughts went through his mind, questions especially. What if Daiki didn’t like him? That was the big question

“…you..sure it’s ok?….”

@atherissquamigera

[dragonofthestone]

what does your heart look like?

iced over, out of the sun

Your heart is very lonely, isn’t it? Is your fortress of ice self-made? Are others afraid of you, or are you afraid of them? Are you afraid of hurting them, or of being hurt?

Vulnerability and connection can be frightening, but that’s no reason to shy away from their light, to tuck yourself small into corners, to build up frigid walls to keep yourself from feeling. You will heal when you allow yourself to draw closer to the flames and thaw.

stole from @oc-menagerie

Tagging every one of you people, you see it you're tagged!

That said for fun I also just wanted to throw out some personal tagging too just cause

@justaradioguy @kazeofthemagun @shiroi---kumo @flameleads @atherissquamigera @doldoldolcetto @bidotheuncanny

[draighaearn]

📐 + 4'8

Height Comparisons @atherissquamigera

/She's so tiny. Though I'm not surprised.

/She could SCALE him like a TREE lmfao

[dragonofthestone]

@atherissquamigera

personally i find the binary of “lets make every relationship in media gay” vs “no the creator was trying to say something important about friendship” stifling …. you guys are completely ignoring the possibility of platonic-romantic limbo where you would definitely kiss your friend if they asked but by god you are not going to make a move first . friends can and should be a little in love with each other actually

[infintasmal]

@atherissquamigera asked: "Jafar---whys there so much empty space on the map? Around the rift?" Aya had been a bit bothered by the map hanging in the palace library for a while but this was the first she'd actually asked about it.

He's glad Ayana is comfortable enough to ask questions, though he's not quite sure how to broach this topic. He steps closer to the map, standing by her side with his hands folded in his sleeves.

"Unfortunately, the information we have surrounding the Rift and the Dark Continent is limited. The person who is responsible for most of the world maps must not have had much luck documenting the areas surrounding the Rift. Much of the area was victim to invaders. But Sindria's research team has been working with one of the Torran tribes to learn more about the area."

[deathleadsarc]

@atherissquamigera​ | met the witch

-  🜚  -   “  What a peculiar little pattern you’ve got there. Do tell, it’s not terribly painful is it? Oh no don’t worry dear, I won’t be fiddling with it  -  if you let me take a look, I could possibly make it a bit easier for you? ”

[shatteredxglass]

@atherissquamigera​ liked to have her portrait painted <3! | not accepting

“Is this pose comfortable for you?” Hawke asks softly as he steps away. He had her sitting, head angled up and to the left. It wouldn’t be comfortable to hold her head like that for a long period of time- but he needed to practice this specific angle anyway. 

“So long as you’re as still as possible, we’ll be down in an hour. Perhaps less.”

[blackmagi]

@atherissquamigera

The Ren Family + Judal

[biisutoarm]

Design a Tea for Your Muse

Feel free to forego the description but I figured it would fit nicely. For Elfman, it's got to be matcha. Light matcha, with the stick pointing upwards to signify good luck. That is because green tea - matcha specifically - is bitter and has been associated with Japanese motifs, of which Elfman boasts a lot. The aromatic pattern in numerous swirls is a testament to his outwardly rowdy disposition and varying levels of temperature with each sip marking that. The cup of choice is in very simple design because, well, he's simplistic, and doesn't suit fancy all that much. This coincides with his choice in clothing, even on formal occasions, as seen on numerous examples. Last, the two cookies on the side are to mark his true, actually softer side; as it goes hand in hand with the tea. Elfman is a big softie and as such- while appearing crunchy, soft cookies mirror that best in my opinion.

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