#but ESPECIALLY arachnids

[ask-the-roommate-au]

Eclipse, do you have a favorite species of tarantula? Mine is the heart butt tarantula.

They’re just so tiny and adorable. I just wanna give them gentle pets!

(said by a recovered arachnophobe)

I don't really have a specific favorite....

(Sue here: uhh the reason he doenst have a specific favorite is because i tried to look up a list of tarantula species but all the pictures freaked me out (yes arachnophobe here) and i cant stand to look at spider/arachnid pictures without feeling a lot of anxiety or panic dhbkhfld,,, so ummm yea thats my tragic backstory/lame excuse hdfhdlfs, so you can give him whatever favorite you want!! just dont show me fdhkfkds)

[loafeebuns]

Firework!!! GAAHH I love Firework sm,, it’s been a while since I drew her recently but I’m super happy with her design still,,, she says things like “oh my stars” and darling or dearie, invites friends for tea and just agh,, yes she kills mortals but she’s super sweet otherwise,,,

[shapeshiftingcloud]

Some sound dad wip sketches I was proud of

For context (even though I’m writing a short little thing to go with this) this is meant to take place after Arachnid teams up with MECH. Soundwave upon hearing this due to the cons snooping around (ie soundwave and Laserbeak missed June and Jack, so were keeping tabs on them the whole time they were gone) leading to soundwave either killing or severely wounding Arachnid. Which later leads to Breakdown not dying in my au because my boy deserved better.

[dork-a-doodle]

So as part of my deltarune magical girl au I’ve been making lightner/monster forms for some of the darkners, and ngl I’m super proud of this werewire and werewerewire draft

[camellcat]

WTFFF I thought thirteen would be my new girl crush love of my life heart eyes wife you-came-after-twelve-you-must-be-better-than-they're-all-saying bbygirl and then I had to sit down and watch as she told a man who (if he were not a murderer, of course) literally every regeneration before her would've LOVED and FULLY SUPPORTED that "the systems aren't the problem. how people use and exploit the system, that's the problem. people like you" </33333 !?!?

[cal-is-a-cryptid]

Something that makes me happy #66:

Jumping spiders

[flame-shadow]

i need to survive the month first, but one thing ive been thinking about doing is designing characters based off arachnids. and like, exploring different configurations of bodies, legs, facial features, and details. challenge myself to draw some things i might not go for usually, but also try to see where things within my comfort zone can be improved too.

and specifically arachnids because i love them and i want to love them more by studying them

the tick post reminded me about this and made me want to start drawing them tonight, but alas, i don't have the time/energy. soon, though (hopefully)

[starlooove]

I think it’d be funny if Damian was completely against graffiti at first until miles was like “oh ok….No it’s nothing I just didn’t think the Son of the Bat would let the GCPD tell him what to do. My mistake :/“ their first joint tag is a mural going around the gcpds main station involving various rogues and vigilantes from each of their cities.

[highlifeboat]

Hey hey, y'all want

a Maximus Factimus?

He thinks spiders are the coolest thing ever, and he's scoured the library for any books on them. Actually, he really likes arachnids in general, but spiders are his favourite. Like, if he has any special interest at all, it's them. He could talk about them for hours, but he feels like that's weird. Plus no one wants to hear about how Goliath Birdeaters can grow up to 12 inches, effectively the size of a dinner plate, and can/will eat small frogs and birds. (Also yes he knows about the boner spider and thinks it’s fucking hilarious.)

He actually used to keep the spiders he’d find in the house as pets (aka he put them in a jar and gave them flies to eat and some sticks to climb on. In hindsight, not a great idea). Most of them lived for a little while, and he was devastated everytime they died.

He also absolutely refuses to kill them, or let anyone else kill them. If he finds a spider in the castle he’ll take it outside, and if he sees someone about to kill a spider he’ll get in the way and go off about how they should leave it alone (Then take it outside himself). He’s not afraid to manhandle them either, assuming it's a safe spider to do so with. Daniela could be like “If you don’t kill that spider I’m never kissing you again.” and he still probably couldn’t do it.

He also gets miffed about people calling Daddy Longlegs “spiders” because “They’re NOT spiders, they’re HARVESTMEN, they're OPILIONES, THEY DON’T MAKE WEBS, and they only have ONE SET OF EYES. Just because it’s under the classification of 'arachnid' DOESN’T MAKE IT A SPIDER! THERE’S LIKE TWELVE DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ARACHNIDS. THEY’RE DIFFERENT–”

Meanwhile everyone’s looking at him like “Nobody fucking asked?”

[transingthoseformers]

Also I'm gonna mention this now but

Tfe tarantulas moves in away more reminiscent of tfp Arachnid compared to other iterations of tarantulas

[araneitela]

Having finished setting up Seele properly tonight in terms of tags, icons and everything— Kafka is next, hopefully tomorrow or the day after. She's coming, I promise.

[edge-oftheworld]

do you think someone has told brandy about the spider (soft drink on ice cream) yet? bc she's loving our spider spiders (the arachnids) so much i've never seen anyone that fascinated by Potentially Deadly Australian Creepy Crawlies (yes, even in my zoology class) she might appreciate the drink that is somehow the same word

[mydignityisinflames]

I got bitten by a spider a week ago and the bite mark is still there 😠 If you're going to be a pain can you not at least give me superpowers

[amiableness]

Remus Lupin x Fem!Reader ☼ 659 words

"Y/N, love, what should we name him?" James asks curiously from his seat beside you.

For the past twenty minutes, you've been nestled on the couch between James and Remus, completely engrossed in the romance novel cradled in your hands. The story is reaching a pivotal moment, and your anticipation grows as the main characters edge closer to acknowledging their long-held feelings for each other.

James's right arm rests comfortably behind your shoulders, a reassuring presence, while Remus quietly turns the pages of his own book, the room enveloped in a serene hush. Despite the delay of Sirius and Peter, you hope they'll at least allow you to savor this crucial juncture in your literary escape.

"Name what—" you begin, turning to look at James curiously. But a sharp shriek escapes your lips as you spot a fairly giant spider crawling across his left hand. Your book slips from your fingers, forgotten, as adrenaline kicks in. 

In pure desperation, you scramble across the couch towards Remus, your movements quick and almost frantic. With adrenaline coursing through your veins, you find yourself in his lap, straddling his thighs. Remus, caught off guard, drops his book with a soft thud, his arms reacting instinctively to encircle you. His solid and reassuring arms pull you close against his chest, your own chest pressing firmly against his sturdy torso while you loop your arms around his neck for added security.

You watch James with wide eyes and parted lips, a sense of panic creeping in as he flashes you a teasing grin. You know he's about to tease you— it's inevitable.

“You don’t want to hold him? I can just plop him right-” James extends his left arm towards you, his tone teasing. 

Your reaction is immediate—a gasp that turns heads in the room, “Don’t you fucking dare!” You cling to Remus all the more, your fear palpable as you avoid any closer contact with the unwelcome intruder.

You and James both know there isn’t much of a threat behind your words. It’s hard to come across as intimidating when you’re buried in Remus's arms, seeking refuge from James's teasing.

"You can't keep running to Remus every time you have a problem." James teasingly huffs out, recalling the countless times Remus has scolded him for teasing you.

"Yes, she can." Remus asserts firmly, his voice carrying a hint of protectiveness.

"I promise he won’t bite." James continues, carefully adjusting his hands, one in front of the other, to let the spider crawl freely.

"Mate, leave it alone." Remus grumbles, adjusting your position so you nestle closer into him. Your cheek finds a comfortable spot on Remus’s shoulder. You consider giving James a defiant glare, but then remember he could easily toss the insect in your direction.

"I’m just teasing her. She knows I’m just messing around." James protests.

“James, leave her the fuck alone." Remus snaps sharply. James quickly complies, dropping his hand towards the floor and shaking off the spider. You watch with tense shoulders as the arachnid scurries off towards a dark corner. James glances nervously at Remus, guilt prickling in his stomach as he meets Remus's searing glare.

He knows better than to push Remus when he’s agitated, especially when it involves the girl he's so desperately into.

Several minutes passed in silence before James broke it.

"The spider's gone, love. You can get off his lap now. I'm sure Remus wants to go back to reading his book alone." He teases with a mischievous glint in his eyes, throwing a playful jab your way as he eyes how content you look being held by Remus.

"If Remus doesn't mind, I think I'll stay right where I am." You retort with a hint of defiance, glancing at Remus for confirmation. He responds by pulling you closer, his arm wrapping protectively around you, and giving James a pointed stare that silently asserts your decision to stay put.

That settled that.

[yuukirita]

I have a question, if it’s not too much trouble, but when d-16, babybee and a part of the high guard get captured by arachnid and sentinel’s troops and then taken to sentinels tower, is babybee placed in a kids playpen with high walls to prevent him from escaping and maybe some kids toys to keep him occupied, or is he being held gently but firmly by one of sentinel’s guards?

oh. Oh dear heart.

No :D That'd be way too nice of Sentinel :D Either option just aren't evil enough-

kof kof angst under the cut

Dee gained consciousness quickly. Hands tied and forced to his knees in the traitor’s golden chamber. A quick look around let him see half of the high guard- he felt a sense of relief that he didn’t see Bee. He was still with Orion then, he hoped. 

Then anger. 

Anger. 

Fury.

He wanted to kill. Images flashing in his head of how he’d do it. Slowly? Quickly? So many possibilities. None satisfying enough as they compared little how the real deal would feel. His blood thirst rose with each passing moment. He couldn’t wait to extinguish Sentinel’s spark. 

Soon enough he heard the doors open and the fucker paraded as he talked. Dee didn’t listen. He looked at the ground, optics focused. Tension in the room was so thick he could lick it. 

Only when he was closer that he bothered to listen to what he said.

“Ah, D-16 what a tragic story you’ll be” He didn’t look up Atop your leaderboard in your sector, secretly a traitor.” 

His blood froze when he heard a painfully familiar voice above him. Scared and small like it should never be-

“He’s not! You’re the traitor!” Bee spoke up to defend his friend. 

His helm snapped up to look and his blood boiled at seeing Sentinel holding Bee in his arms. The sparkling clearly anxious as he tried to lean away from him- but was firmly held in place. 

Sentinel smiled at Bee, poking his chest a bit too hard for it to be playful “Uh-uh, they are traitors. All of them. They’ve been working with the Quintessence to sabotage my expeditions.” He looked down at Dee with a grin that made him want to rip it off with his teeth. “And not to mention stealing a precious sparkling… have you no shame?” 

“N-none of that is true!” Bee exclaimed- If stares could kill, Sentinel would be reduced to ash as he wrapped his hand around Bee’s mouth and head. Hoisting him up so they could be at eye level, forcing him to look into his optics. 

“Oh it is! Everyone will say so when I execute them in front of all Iacon- especially when they learn the sparkling didn’t survive.” He brought his helm closer to Bee’s, their foreheads almost touching “This is my playground, little one. The truth is what I make it.” 

Dee slammed his feet to the floor and stood up. Sentinel let go of Bee’s face to look at him. Amused at getting a rise out of him. Dee’s optics stayed on Bee, his rage only growing as he saw his tiny servo reach to him. Blue optics wide and frame shaking slightly. 

Sentinel casually angled his body so Bee couldn’t reach him. 

He was going to kill that blue fuck.