#bow before the queen

[taro-pdf]

[viserya-firstofhername]

I'm fine. It's fine. Everything is fine.

[austin-friars]

"They are going to kill me." Mary thinks to herself. Their taunts follow her into the cupboard she's locked herself in, their voices echo through the aged, worn wood. "The King wants you dead!" A man, his words heightened by intoxication, calls from the other side, the door nearly succumbing to his strength as he yanks the handle. She thinks it's Lord Rochford, and though his words sting, he is right. Her father won't save her. He hasn't saved her since her mother was taken from her, he hasn't saved her since she was forced into servitude. The king wants her dead. Lord Rochford places his weight upon the door, his aunt and sisters laugh and jeer in support. Within a moment or two, he will break in, and then what? I have to save myself. Mary thinks. I must run away from this place!

(Excerpt from my short story in which Anne's court comes to visit young Elizabeth and Mary is made to serve them. In the midst, words are exchanged, which results in a physical altercation and Mary ends up running away, going to the most unlikely person for shelter.)

[tippenfunkaport]

One of the She-Ra servers I'm in is doing another redraw event, this time to to redraw a scene from Nightmare Before Christmas with a spooky SPOP twist and since today is Queen Angella's birthday, this seemed like a fitting day to share the little thing I made for it inspired by the @angstober prompt, "Can't Go Home."

Full image below...

And, of course, the original...

[rex101111]

Dizzy: *activates Wings Of Light*

Opponent: Oooh. Pretty~

A few seconds later;

Opponent:

[dragon-creates]

A Simple Touch And I Fall In Love

Pomni raised a brow at his reaction, it was just a hat, why was he acting surprised? She was about to ask when his ungloved hand reached up and twirled a few strands around his fingers. Pomni stiffened, about to pull away and demand what his problem was until-

"-Soft," he murmured, focusing on the silkiness he held between his fingers, "Your hair is soft."

Based on this art on twitter

It was strange in a way, the juxtaposition of the outside of the tent rivaling the chaotic nature of the inside. For where the circus had its noise, and adventures and the fear of not knowing what was next, outside was peaceful, calm and a steadiness that no one expected from this-digital world.

This was where both Pomni and Jax found themselves after a long day of Caine's antics, wanting nothing more than to finally have a chance to breathe. The two never expected to find common ground with one another, especially with how opposite their personalities were, with Jax's love of pranks and Pomni's need to find some sense in this upside down wonderland. But if there was one thing that the two could silently agree on, it was that a break like this was needed from time to time.

And so, that's how the two found themselves, with Pomni sitting and Jax lying on the grass as the gentle breeze floated past them with an unspoken truce between the two for no shenanigans to happen (but that was mostly for Jax rather than Pomni).

After a minute or two, Pomni slid her hat off her head, letting the wind float through the shiny strands of her hair. There wasn't an adventure or 'show' today, so there was no need to wear it and play the part of the jester that she was forcibly given. Jax had taken off his gloves as well so why not?

The moment the headpiece was laid onto the ground did Jax turn to her, his eyes widening slightly.

Pomni raised a brow at his reaction, it was just a hat, why was he acting surprised? She was about to ask when his ungloved hand reached up and twirled a few strands around his fingers. Pomni stiffened, about to pull away and demand what his problem was until-

"-Soft," he murmured, focusing on the silkiness he held between his fingers, "Your hair is soft."

Her breath hitched at the pure honesty of his words this didn't feel like a cruel-hearted joke, where he would laugh in her face about him being serious with what he said. No. This was a simple observation that he was making about her, an observation that he liked.

She let the tension melt away, carefully leaning into his touch. His fingers moved from her hair to her cheek, lightly grazing her cheek bone. "Huh," he smiled, "Soft too."

His hand cupped her cheek, his thumb stroking the pale skin underneath. Pomni all but melted at his gentleness. "Is all of you soft?" he pondered.

Maybe it was because of how strange the situation is, or Pomni letting her mind getting the better of her, but the next thing that came out of her mouth was, "Why don't you find out?"

Jax's hand froze, from the look on his face he wasn't expecting her to say that, "Ya sure?" he asked.

"Please," Pomni breathed.

With the upmost care, he slowly guided her face down to his in case she wanted to change her mind. But she didn't the moment she carefully pressed her lips to his. Both of his hands were in his hair this time, stroking and caressing wherever he could reach.

Pomni let out a sigh, smiling into the kiss at his affections. After a while, they finally parted for air. There was a pause before the two let out a soft laugh at what they had done, neither of them regretting what happened.

"I was right, every part of you is soft," Jax grinned.

"And so are you," Pomni's lips matched his, running her hands through the fur on his chest.

Jax chuckled, shaking his head before guiding Pomni's head again to rest on his chest. "Alright cute stuff," he huffed sweetly "And I thought that I needed to behave," he added.

"Guess there's just more to me that you don't know yet," Pomni replied cheekily.

"Oh yeah," he murmured as he fiddled with her hair again, his face moving closer to hers, "Guess I'll just have to find out."

Pomni shuddered as the air from his mouth drifted over her still-wet lips, sending a chill up her spine, "I guess you do."

This time, Jax was the one to kiss her, more tender than the last one. By the time they pulled away, Pomni was snuggling up on his chest, as if it was the most comfortable pillow she ever rested on (it kind of was in a way). She let her eyes shut, a smile drifting on her face and Jax continued to run his finger through her short hair. They needed to have unspoken truces more often.

[hana-bobo-finch]

GOOD TO SEE MY ROOTS PROPAGANDA IS WORKING. I WILL LINK A DOCUMENT W ALL OF THE PAGES WHEN I GET THE CHANCE SO IT DOESNT BECOME LOST MEDIA AGAIN

[ellearts]

ABBI PULLING IS THE FIRST WOMAN TO WIN IN BRITISH F4!!!!!!

[ocean-liners]

Queen Mary, Then and Now

Today marks the 87th anniversary of her maiden voyage!

[industrations]

Madame pomfrey kinda 👀

[critical-quoter]

But if you want to stay, I promise I'll love you so fiercely that they will write sonnets about our love. I will tear this world apart for you, I will fight until I have nothing left to give and destroy anyone who hurts you, and I will guard your heart most of all. Just, please, wake up.

Bow Before the Elf Queen - J. M. Kearl

[laurapetrie]

"I never made sexy things in my films. It would be more accurate to describe me as a dramatic actress. It is so stupid, all this sex talk." - Claudia Cardinale, 1963

[tippenfunkaport]

One of the prompts for the AUctober event in the SPOP Flex was "Never Been Done Before" and I had a vision.

[inolienkiki]

“is it just me or does [2D villain] from [media of questionable quality] seem aromantic? It’s so notable how they never have interest in anyone… and the narrative says they haven’t felt love…”

yes. my sibling. yes. this is not speculation, this is not even fanon. this is intentional. this character is Evil. this character is Inhuman. and they Do Not Feel Love.

I understand looking for representation in villains because sometimes that’s the only place we can get it. Hell, I mostly look for representation in kids, and then get punched in the face for it (thanks Mystery of Aaravos ._.)

But let’s remember that we can be beautiful and empathetic and whole people without love. And hopefully characters can be too.

[staciass]

This has such a strong and exciting start !!!!

I looooove layala

Hopefully I finish this book !!

I really need a goooood book!

[belle--ofthebrawl]

I wonder why my fic isn't getting notes and then I remember everyone else is employed and that I posted it at noon on a Thursday.