#but hosting a FIRE spirit? causes changes

[belleyellsaboutturtles]

The Wrong Side of the Portal Raph from cabin 10 was wondering if you have enough water before you do anything fun!

"Raph wanted to swim with his family and maybe some new friends if you want to, but it's important to have enough water first. I have some extra water bottles if you need them!"

@tmnt-fandom-family-reunion

"Oh, cool!" Smokey gratefully accepted the water. It must have been refrigerated or had ice in it, because it felt cool in his hands. He smiled up at Wrong Side of the Portal Raph happily. "Thank you!"

Now for the...other part. Smokey nervously rolled the water bottle between his hands, but kept smiling. "And thank you for the offer, but I can't swim and don't really care for the ocean." And that was before he had a fire spirit take up residence in him. And before his cabin magically flooded. In the past, water had been okay, even when he couldn't swim, because he'd had his brothers with him. It'd been enough to quell his nerves. Plus, he had a big inner tube to hang out on!

Ever since Sparky had moved in, he'd gotten a lot less comfortable with it, even with his bros around. It'd taken his nerves and turned them into an outright aversion. Smokey did not like deep water or being submerged. He could handle shallows, but they were, well...shallow. No one could truly swim in them. He still had his inner tube, but floating around his with his bros had become a lot less relaxing and a lot more anxiety inducing.

The solution his family had found was letting him ride with one of them - normally Raph. It still made the box turtle nervous and Sparky hissed in his head like a cat being threatened with a bath, but being with someone he trusted wholeheartedly helped. It helped a lot too that if he was on Raph, he wasn't touching the water and had - in his mind, anyway - less of a chance of falling off. (He still clung to his brother like an octopus though.)

"Thanks though!"

[silmarillaure]

Something I noticed about the Feanorians…

A&A seem to take mostly after Nerdanel, specifically in the later drafts

Amrod clearly had very different ideas from Feanor at Losgar, wishing to leave & get back to his mother who initially pleaded with him to stay. Or if he wasn’t on the ships to go back, he at least seemed to expect the ships would be sent back to his uncle’s host.

Amras was brave enough to speak against Feanor after losing his brother, something the others did not do, & then minded his own business in ME instead of causing trouble besides his involvement in the Kinslayings, which may be inherited wisdom from Nerdanel as she also stayed out of conflict.

3C almost take exclusively after Feanor

Celegorm is Feanor with a greater fall from greatness

I think Celegorm started out as a better person than Feanor. Maybe it was due to lacking the trauma & grief that plagued Feanor since birth, but he seemed to have held no ill will towards even those his beloved father held in contempt. He was once someone who befriended so many of his half cousins with little reason to have an ulterior motive for doing it, and was a valued companion of Orome, being the most famous elven hunter in the Legendarium.

He doesn’t sound like someone rotten from the start, yet he became someone more infamous & hated than Feanor had ever been.

Caranthir is Feanor who changed for the better

The dark one, the angry harsh one, the loner. You’d think this would be the son of Feanor who turned out the worst & most hated right, rather than his fair & social brother who was once favored by a Vala?

Caranthir’s descriptions do not paint him pleasantly. He inherited a temper from Feanor & he was undoubtedly being a little cruel, like his father was capable of being, in that scene with Angrod. Yet unlike Feanor, he changed. He never became a perfect person, but he learned to keep his emotions in check & became a better person. He went from a haughty a-hole who fought with everyone he was displeased by to a guy who helped others, made alliances, & saved people.

Coming to Middle Earth improved him as much as it worsened Celegorm. Had it not been for the oath & kinslayings, I think he could have been fulfilled to his greatest potential as much as Finrod & Turgon were.

Curufin is Feanor without an identity

I have less to say on him than I do the other 2 Cs because we already know how Curufin is like Feanor. He’s Curufinwe, but he’s not Feanaro.

He has the face & body, but not the soul. The spirit of fire, an essential component to who Feanor is.

Feanor was revered as much as he was hated, Curufin is just hated. Feanor was everything Curufin is, yet Curufin is nothing close to what Feanor was.

M&M have both so much of Feanor & so much of Nerdanel in them at once, yet in different ways

Maglor's temperament is canonically his mother's. He has her gentleness & rationality. But though he is kind, he has a brutally unforgiving side to him, which likely comes from Feanor. He's an artist like both his parents, but like Feanor, he's a prodigy.

Maedhros's most famous feature, his hair, is Nerdanel's. His kindness, wisdom, & morality are his mother's.

Everything except for his father's craft, Maedhros's shares with Feanor. His fury, his pride, his fierce unshakable love, his loyalty, his bravery, his soul, are all his father's.

[practicedvmm13fullofpotatoes]

All of sfth's improvized plays described by someone with bad/selective memory (but remembers 90% of the sentences they make up) pt. 5

21) The Neighbour's Under the Bed

Football!! And murder!! And pretend straight sex between men!! And children who were just dragged into this!! Get them a new home to live in, they don't deserve to be mistreated like they were in the play!! Janae's seismogram is real!! Don't just shrug it off!! AND DON'T HAVE SEX IN THE RECORDING STUDIO WITH ALL THE MICS ON!!

Bonus: lines that I just have burned into my brain at this point

★ "The entire east wing was destroyed T∆T"

★ "Darling" "Yeh?" "Look into my eyes" "•v•" "Does mommy love you?" "Do I have to look at both of them at once or just one? I CAN TRY DOING BOTH AT ONCE" "Stop being a f-- weirdo" "Be normal, my little munchkin." "Okay :)" "My little, little.." "Munchkin :D"

★ "Yes, and I'll sleep with Timothée Chalamet" "How is that going to help the racoons?" "It won't. It's gonna be good, though!"

★ "You don't do the nipple thi-- I do the nipple thing"

★ "mmmMY BODY IS A TEMPLE TO DESTRUCTION. AN ENGINE OF WAR! (I'm not done). A PYRAMID HOUSING THE HATRED OF THOUSANDS. A STADIUM WITH A ROAR OF RRRAGE BECOMES THE BITTER JUICE OF DESOLATION. MAKE A CUCKOLDRESS OF ME. ENGORGE HIM AND HAVE HIM ENTE-- no wait-- ENGORGE HER AND HAVE YOURSELF ENTER HER.. tonight.. i feel a bit faint"

★ "He shoots he scores!" "AUGH"

★ "Me and your father are fucking"

★ "I'M HOLDING IT IN MY HAND!"

★ "You're a strong woman. Like Patrick Stewart"

★ "Are you still awake, Johnny?" "Yes, yes 👹. cough Yes, yes 😇"

★ "AUGH, TELEPORT ME, TELEPORT ME!" "All I hear was something about "comes into the--" and I didn't like it! D:" "W-w-w-w-w-w-w-why are they doing it in the recording studio with all the mics on?!" "We have to do something! I'm 8 and you're 15, between us--"

★ "I saw it on my fire-mogram!"

★ "Final death twitches" (Tom just wanted to do something. NOPE. SHE'S DEAD)

★ "It's like the sixth sense that my child has but I've got it too 'cause it's fucking genetic!"

22) The Milkman

Innuendos and a kid who just wants to go outside like a healthy child. And AJ being the most confusingly confused mf. No, but what the fuck is this man saying help. And also, the guy behind the bar whatever the fuck his name was just. Bonded with the unnamned businessman father

23) Beetroots & Murder

18 year old just. Gets arrested for mass arson. I mean, sure, he did actually cause the fire but like. In the new timeline, no he did not. Then again, in the original timeline, he just. Crashed the entire fucking truck full o’ gas-o-line.

Or, Big Dick, the MC that doesn't get named throughout the entire fucking play, gets arrested for burning down the good half of Somerset. The Spirit of Somerset (and his friend) send him back in time to change the past (and himself). Justin bullies the guy because why the fuck not (he's just traumatized and lashing out because he lost his parents in a fire and maybe because saw BD having what he wants in life so he's jealous and belittles him to make himself feel better because why does this guy have all the things he wants? Like, living parents and… Parents who weren't cremated in a massive house fire…). André Beetroot, the host of the beetroot competition, in the new timeline ends up starting the fire and years later they make up and The Spirit of Somerset ends up becoming the Spirit of Ireland

24) Susan's Holiday

Mild toxic masculinity and flirting and cats and apologies!! And an uber that can just. Change where the wheel is??

25) The Evil Make-a-wish Kid

Evil kid with cancer fucks shit up with the help of the evil Make-a-wish foundation. Kills his mother, his father's animals at a petting zoo he works (well, worked) at, posted what a detective's mother said about gender, and then fucking died. Wow. I wish more kids were d-- no

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[oshawottarchive]

What are the Hermits?

Hermit species list! Might expand on this in the future

I also made up species cause I have no idea what “Voidwalker” or “Blazeborn” mean

Bdubs: Human / Dreamer / Shade

Technically human but has inhuman properties and is pretty uncanny valley! Was a sun god that one time

Cub: Vex

Has illusion magic that allows him to disguise himself as human, and occasionally as other players. Was infected by Skulk for a bit

Doc: Creeper / Goat / Robot

Exactly what it says on the tin! Also grows tomato vines around his horns sometimes

Etho: Phantom / Glitch

Most obviously a Phantom, and has bony wings. He’s also a glitch in the game and will warp himself and his surroundings a little bit. The part of his face covered by his mask is skeletal. Might also be a failed clone?

False: Eagle

Gem: Not-deer

Seems like a normal deer player at first glance, but there’s something a bit uncanny about her

Scar: Human / Vex

A Vex, although he’s not a full one like Cub. He usually stores his magic in crystals

Grian: Magpie / Watcher

A pesky bird to his core. He’s also pretty eldritch and very powerful when he wants to be

Hypno: Beetle / Hypnotist

Normally keeps his wings hidden, and most of the time he looks human enough. Has strong magic and is another resident of the uncanny valley

Jevin: Slime

Impulse: Imp

Has magic, although it’s not very strong

Skizz: Angel

Can switch from humanoid to biblically accurate, and likes to use that ability to mess with his friends. Quite a bit more powerful than Impulse

Iskall: Cyborg

Joe: Poltergeist / Eldritch

Not really undead or technically a spirit, since he was never alive or had a spirit in the first place. Can basically do whatever he wants, he is Joe Hills after all

Keralis: Puppet / Eldritch / Body-snatcher

Puppet possessed by an eldritch entity. He’s capable of taking over bodies and effectively banishing the host into the nothingness, although he hasn’t done so in a long while

Mumbo: Human / Vampiric

Despite being a vampire, he doesn’t drink blood, he just gets really bad sunburns sometimes

Pearl: Moth / Lunar

Has a strong connection to the moon and the markings on her wings change with its cycle. She was also a Glare while she was the cleaning lady

Ren: Werewolf

Stress: Butterfly / Fae

Very powerful, although she doesn’t use her magic for much more than helping plants grow, although those plants usually turn out pretty weird

Tango: Fire being / Lunar

A being originating from fire itself, and was connected to Decked Out 2 for a while, which was some sort of eldritch parasite. After Season 8, he became a Lunar, although he’s not very happy about it, and most of the others don’t know about it. Has four arms sometimes, but no one knows how the extra arms get there or where they go afterwards

Beef: Minotaur

xB: Sarcastic fringehead

A type of fish! He might also have a few soul stealing properties

Xisuma: Undead / Robot

Spirit inside of a robotic suit. He’s had multiple forms, including being a bee, an axolotl, and a dragon

Zedaph: Satyr / Moth

He can summon himself some cool rosy maple moth wings

Cleo: Undead

As her name suggests, she’s specifically a zombie

Wels: Possessed knight

A possessed suit of armor covering a mannequin

[waokevale]

What is everyone's power in your AU

Charlie can grow claws and cause people to hallucinate, she can see through most disguises and can read people's fears, she can corrupt creatures, but she has learned to control that ability and doesn't corrupt anyone at will. She can also fade into her shadow form, if she feels like spying on people.

Maxwell can "multiply" himself, he can also enter his shadow form but it's much more draining for him. He still has most of his magician tricks and uses shadow magic on regular basis, just without the codex umbra. Both he and Charlie can create tiny shadow monsters to spy on people and gather information about them long distance, if they prefer to personally stay put.

Wilson is of shadow origin here, though he is very much unaware of it. The only ones who are aware are Charlie and Max, while the rest of them are clueless. He can turn into a shadow beast, melt away into puddles of dark fuel, turn most things he touches into dark tethers and is ridiculously strong in this form. He can't control it however and assumes he's been cursed/corrupted.

Wolfgang has his super strength with a similar downside as in the game. He often shrinks when he's not doing anything super labor inducing, so many underestimate him as a bouncer and fighter. (Only to be proven very very wrong)

Willow obviously has her pyrokinesis, she has her lighter at all times, which she uses as a pocket fire storage. She almost burned the place a couple of times and got harshly reprimanded. Her corrupted form is a creature made of flames.

Wendy (And Abigail) can communicate with spirits and shadows. Both of them have the ability to "switch" between the body, though Wendy is the original host as Abigail did in fact die before. They can also see auras and people's true intentions.

Both Webber and Wurt have enhanced animalistic abilities. Webber can climb walls and make webs (from his hands🙌), has venom and better vision, While Wurt can jump really high, swim fast, breathe under water, and have a decent night vision. The downside is neither has currently access to their minions, though it is possible for them to acquire them at some point.

Woodie has a device that helps him switch between his forms and control them better, so he can transform at any time he uses it. Thanks to this he can also keep his mind together while being transformed. He can also partially transform to use one of his animal abilities to his aid. (For example transform his arm into a hoof to gain strength, or transform his arms into wings when he's in a situation that requires to use them) And yes it's the collar, no, the others won't change it for humorous reasons.

Wickerbottom has her super intelligence, mixed with bits of telepathy and telekinesis, she's pretty strong when give the chance but prefers to stay out from battles. She can write a spell on anything, and while she embraces her witchcraftian ancestry, she tends to stray from that path and instead use gadgets more often, since unlike the constant she doesn't have the free range to use the more destructive spells, in order to not cause much damage. (The others don't care though and cause damage anyway)

Wigfrid can control people with her songs, easily empowering her allies and weakening her enemies with them. She can also partially steal away someone's strength or life force.

Wes has mime powers, he can imagine any tool into existence for a certain amount of time, but if he gets distracted, it vanished/turns into something else. He also has helium breath because canon.

Based on @starving-mimi 's idea, Walter can make his tales come true, though he's very unaware of this ability and just assumes he was right about whatever monster's existence he imagined. (And Woby still has access to her monstrous form, though Walter finds out about this later)

WX-78 (or Woodrow) is still very much a human gone steampunk, however here they're aided with conductors and electric weapons for combat. They don't have most of their circuits, because their upgrades are installed by Winona, who basically prepares them for a specific situation, those upgrades are often uninstalled post battle, since too many of them can cause them great malfunctions and seizures. Just like the monster kids, they have a bracelet on their arm which makes up their disguise. They absolutely hate it.

Warly can affect the quality of his dishes with his emotions. While the taste always stays excellent, it's the aftereffects that vary. If he's feeling upbeat and enthusiastic, he can 'boost' anyone who consumes his dishes, including himself. Their agility, strength and power can greatly improve for a certain amount of time. However when he's upset, he prefers to not cook for the others, as he worries it will make them weaker, lethargic and unprepared for future battles. He also make his magical dishes from the game, which can change ones temperature, make them alight, immune to wetness, instantly improve their mental state etc.

Winona , due to a small exposure to corruption has the ability to immediately know how to construct something, just by giving it one look, she also understands how to mix components in order to produce an efficient tool, this gives her the advantage to a greater success rate in engineering than most people. She embraces this ability and is thankful she didn't get the short end of the stick, like some of the others. She likes to engage in battles but is aware of how her ability pails in comparison to some of the others. She's only slightly jealous. This doesn't stop her from inventing bizarre aids for her coworkers.

Wormwood also has a disguise on, though provided by a different entity. He willingly hires himself at the Dinner Theater which is a rarity in that place. At first he only shows bits of his abilities, like speeding the growth proces of potted plants or producing flowers at will. Later on though his actual abilities start shining through, how he can control any type of plant, the quality of life of all plants surrounding him, create sentient beings from flora and is actually incredibly skilled in combat though prefers to hide this fact. Here he also has a stronger connection to his lunar side and psychic roots, he can hypnotize beings and induce a sleeping spell on them. He can communicate telepathically with people and plants alike and is well equipped in his lunar knowledge. (And any time you eat a watermelon seed, just remember, he could absolutely kill you from the inside, but chooses not to)

Wortox is still the imp who jumped through the ancient gateway, and has by this point already taken the soul of Krampus. He has his ability to hop through any universe at any time he wishes, so long as he has enough souls for each trip. This time he manages to find himself in a human realm. He dons a human disguise using his soul energy, though the more energy he uses on said disguise, the more drained he feels. He can still teleport, and kill most being just with sheer touch. He often wears gloves though that does little to help with his curse. He gets in contact with Charlie and is lightly coerced into helping her acquire stuff for her mission, thus the title "The Supplier". In turn, she, along her co-owner and employees engineers a device for him, which proves him able to touch people and lessens the chance of him accidentally stealing someone's soul. He's very greatful for it.

Wanda has the prominition ability and can see into the future, though with limitations. She still posseses her ailment of aging too quickly and has most of her clocks on, including the ones that can reverse people's age and turn back time, though with direct supervision from Charlie and Max, she's not allowed to be as free with their usage, due to their sheer potency and power. She usually stays behind to her own preference and fear of death, though when she actually is forced to engage in combat, rest assured, she will woop ass.

[sonnenreich]

continuation of (☀️) ⸻ @ashbalfour

The smell of musty books, old wood and cedar has always harboured the cornerstones of familiarity for Zeev. A potpourri of history and cosy feelings. The expensive perfume of his host reinforced the impression of professional experience in dealing with antiques, as well as the shared ambivalence of old and new. Asher's words resonated with a part of him that sought its equal and he recognised, perhaps not a confidant, but a kindred spirit. Zeev's family lived much more in the past than in the present. Isolated from the echoes of incomprehension that still resonated in a world that prided itself on progress, yet turned a blind eye to what had brought them this far in the first place. History, in particular, offered countless conclusions that could expand awareness and increase knowledge. Only those who understood and respected the past could recognise the patterns of the future and act accordingly. However, the witcher had always stayed away from political matters and judgements, so he would not start drawing up equations now. 

Instead, he smiled at the broad-shouldered and tall man, whose demeanour could have been intimidating had the circumstances been different. He exuded an English elegance that Zeev could only declare commendable. “That's the problem,” the blond began, scrutinising a glass case containing an elongated walking cane, the silver head almost unbeatable in its richness of detail. “Some things are not made to be controlled. Have you ever tried to influence the wind? Prevented nature from growing? This may work in some parts, and yet a flower also blossoms in the grey wasteland of a concrete-locked city. The step of understanding is skipped because it is less lucrative for one's own interests. Yet knowledge is just as valuable as possessions. If not more.” He strolled calmly around the exhibits, which Zeev knew were only a fraction of what was really in the Balfour collection. 

Zeev didn't know much about the Briton's family business, though he was aware of the influence they harboured. Preserving supposedly cursed relics, however, sounded noble enough to his ears not to be suspicious of what purpose they served for someone like Asher, if not the desire to protect history. Someone would always come into possession, someone who knew the dangers and acted accordingly was preferable to him than haughtily dealing with things the person didn't understand - and causing harm as a result. This way, the world's view of the inexplicable would never change. A wish that Zeev knew would never come true. But a man was allowed to dream. 

As Zeev continued to survey the room, interested and invested in the other's work, he heard the cosy tingling of magical presences. They were not fundamentally malevolent, as it always was with magic. A fire was not evil, it was not even aware of this concept, yet it could destroy livelihoods and raze countries to the ground. It was a natural occurrence and another facet of the world in which they moved. The actions of an individual did not infer the intentions of the whole, even if it fit better into the narrative of humanity. 

Zeev smirked contentedly at Asher, asking his favourite question when confronted with antiques and obscurities: “Show me your favourite relic and tell me why so.” It was a request, but the witcher did not press him.

[monsterfloofs]

Thank you @windydrawallday for once again being such an inspirational and supportive friend!! 😭 So— we were talking about monster taming games— AND THE ABSOLUTE SWEETHEART THAT THEY ARE SAID “I bet you would make some really cool monster designs for a game like that. 👁️👁️✨”

And and and AND— My brain went BRRRRING and here we are. A little creature taming story??? Game??? Called Calming Curses, where you the protag. goes around finding and befriending/soothing mischevious sometimes venegeful spirits who are possessing various kinds of antiquities. The only thoughts I have for the player characters would be that the feminine character would be inspired by Wednesday Addams, their would be a masculine character, (dress unknown) and a non-binary character would be dressed in dark pants, a button up shirt and a sweater vest. (Though pronouns would be interchaneable with any of the designs because!! I luff me some options!!) Guessing that the characters are magick sorcerer types. (Becuase this is me— everyone needs a lil magic)

This first design is for critters I have deemed Implit 👁️👁️

+ Implit are little candle imp critters that are known to steal things like car keys, lost earrings and whatever shiny things they can get their droopy hands on. Little sprite tricksters that if treated well and with compassion will help you find missing objects and will light your way through dark nights.

If left in an their angry begrudging state, these little fire starters can be a huge problem! Knawing on— and thoroughly crispi-fing whatever they are left to angrily chew on 🥺

I wanted to make multiple colors n designs for the lil guys, and also I wanted to make a “happy n friendly” colorant and a still feral n causing trouble one :3c

I thought once they are befriended the creatures would undergo a color change. 👁️👁️ Kinda like a shiny, except more in the sense of you can tell which bbies you have spent the most time with, who is your go to partner in crime because of how they look compared to the standard design.

Annnnnnd continuing the cursed object parade!! The teapot is Gettle and the little tea cup spirits are Cuphost. One in a defensive, shy form and the other is in an offensive, bravado form!

Part of the same set these creatures are kitchen dwellers who manifest from antique ware💖And they work well together as a team to chase out intruders.

+ Gettle is a grumpy creature, whose boiling temperature has people running from the small quadrupedal being. Like an angry grumpy dog that can cause some nasty burns if it manages to run into you. x////D They are protective of the smaller spirits, as they have been together for a very long time. But it’s very rare to find a whole manifested set.

When calmed and no longer bearing a grudge their original faded colors come back shiny and new. If Gettle is treated well can be a beloved lapdog who keeps their hosts warm on chilly days.

+ Cuphost are timid, taking to hiding in tea cups and defending themselves with silverware. The few braver and mischevious ones are known to throw things like sugar cubes at unsuspecting visitors. Sometimes using the spoon like a catapault or baseball bat to get better range.

They are soft natured though can hold grudges at the loss of their fellow cups. They are easily broken, fragile beings and need someone with a soft heart and compassionate to gain their trust.

Cuphost’s original colors also come back when they are fully befriended, and make very good and sentimental beings to tell your troubles to when you’re sad, great listeners who will warm your hands when you are feeling blue.

:333333c

Gettle and Cuphost are actually the first designs I made, so they have a soft spot in my heart ahaha🫀

[heroesfan101]

To Light a Fire

For @love-and-lore's winter event! The theme of this collab is "hearth". A hearth is traditionally associated with home, and often used to symbolize family, fertility, love and warmth. As soon as I read it, I knew I had to do something for my current obsession. Mostly fluffy but is a little suggestive at times.

Word Count: 1.3k

Ship: Takigawa Chris Yuu x Me

Laughter fills what was a quiet home as Chris and I walk through the door. The evening had been nothing short of entertaining, having joined Chris and his juniors for their annual Christmas Eve party at Miyuki’s.

We laughed as we recapped some of the best memories of the night. From how well Miyuki can cook to Sawamura almost getting run out of Miyuki’s kitchen to Kuramochi’s willingness to be “security” and fight Sawamura at any moment.

“I have to say you have some pretty interesting juniors. Were they always like this?” I ask with a giggle. Chris laughs, slipping off his coat and shoes, “Some things never change.”

As I go to take off my boots, Chris’s sturdy frame stands to the side of my body to keep me steady despite my best efforts to balance on one foot. I give him a gentle smile as thanks before we move from the foyer to the living room to sit on the sofa, soft jazz music filling the space as our entrance music.

The atmosphere is light and cozy, picture frames of us and our important moments on the walls. In front of us is a tv above a fireplace with our Christmas tree to the right. I snuggle up to him and he puts his arm around me, simply enjoying each other’s company.

“Maybe we could host next year and give poor Miyuki a break. We do have the space after all now that we have a house.” I suggest absentmindedly, nearly purring at Chris’s thumb gently rubbing my arm.

He laughs, “Knowing Miyuki, he wouldn’t say it out loud but I do think he enjoys hosting. It’s just like old times you know? But I will ask him, my love.” I lean in and kiss his cheek softly before resting my head on his shoulder, enjoying his warmth when he perks up.

“Oh, I almost forgot.” He says before tapping my arm, signaling me to move.

“What did you forget? Why are you leaving me? I was cozy.” I playfully groan, causing him to roll his eyes in return. He glides across the room and leans down to plug in the tree lights. Suddenly, the room is all aglow and my eyes light up. With the evening curtains of the sky drawn, the lights seemed even brighter than before. It easily illuminated the soft brown eyes of my love and it felt so special.

“I hope that my reason is acceptable in your sight.” Chris jokes and I laugh, “I’ll allow it, just this once.” He settles back into the sofa and I take back my spot, pressed into his side.

“We did a really good job on this tree. I’m proud of us even thought I had to climb on you to put the star up there.” I giggle at the memory of Chris hoisting me up by my waist as I lean over his face.

“I mean I didn’t mind the view.” He adds coyly with a grin and my mouth drops open in fake shock.

“Oh really now? Is this truly who you are Chris? What would your juniors say if they could see you now?” I gently smack his shoulder and tease him.

But like always, he’s quick with his comeback, “Well Sawamura did say we would make good parents.” I laugh as I quickly recall how Sawamura was filled with spirit saying how happy he was for us and he couldn’t wait to be an uncle so he could repay his Chris-senpai. He, of course, plans to be the best uncle, which of course caused yet another fight.

“He did say that.” I giggle. Without missing a beat, Chris says, “And I’m inclined to agree with him.”

I stopped laughing and look at him, almost in disbelief. Chris had a small smile on his lips but in his eyes, I could see he was serious. The room blurred around me and the only thing I could focus on was him. Suddenly, thoughts flashed before my eyes of children running around the house and celebrating holidays in our home as a family. It could be a reality.

A gentle calling of my name brings back the finer details of the room. My eyes meet his as he offers me a soft apology for his sudden declaration. I shake my head and take his hand.

“No, I think we would be great parents.” I agree with him, eyes a little teary with excitement. Refusing to let the tears fall, I rest my head on his shoulder and feel a soft kiss pressed to the top of my head.

“How many kids would you want?” I ask and he replies quickly, “As many as you would be willing to give us. I was thinking two maybe three?”

“Me too. There would never be a dull moment.” I say with a soft sigh, before looking at the mantle of our fireplace where our stockings were hung up. My heart pounds as I look at it with fresh eyes, noticing there was more space for at least another two stockings.

“You know, since we’re talking about things we want, would you mind starting a fire? I think it would be very romantic and festive, don’t you?” My voice drops a little as I make my request. Chris easily catches the change in tone and the gleam in my eyes and grins, “I have a feeling it’s more than that, am I right sweetheart?” I sigh dramatically as he teases me, but I easily give in to him.

“I’ve always wanted to make love near a fireplace.” I answer wistfully. His grin solidifies, “Now that can be arranged, but none of our gifts are under the tree yet so you’ll have to bring your gifts first.”

“What? Why do I have to go first?” I ask, clearly caught off guard but Chris sees through me as he laughs, “Because you will peak at the gifts if I go first, just like last time.”

“I did not! I was looking for my ribbon and it rolled near the bag!” I claim as he nods along to my likely story. “Of course, sweetheart, of course. My offer still stands.”

“Fine but no peaking!” I claim in defeat. He laughs and goes in the guest room while I make a few trips back and forth through the hall, positioning the gifts under the tree.

After a bit of time, I tell him I’m done before grabbing a few things and heading to the bathroom. Not long after, I smell the smoke of a beginning fire. Opening the door, the sounds of light crackles fill the air. The warmth surrounds my body, made easy by my mid-thigh silk robe.

Chris calls for me gently and I walk into our living room to see the fire going and lights dimmed low. The tree was shining brightly but the main attraction was the smile on Chris’s face. Sitting on some soft blankets, he reached out his hand to me as I came to sit next to him taking in the scenery.

“The tree looks beautiful; we did a good job.” I whisper in awe.

“Yes, perfect for our first Christmas in this house.” He agrees, while wrapping his right around me. My left hand grabs his own, rings clinking as they twinkle with the fire’s light. The depth of his voice sends shivers up my spine as he asks, “Are you comfortable, my love? I think it might be a little too warm for your robe.”

“I think you’re right, Chris. Why don’t you do the honors?” I whisper in his ear, before kissing him softly. Our lips conveying the excitement and anticipation for a holiday made for love. Losing ourselves in the kiss, it’s only a matter of time before the sash around my waist is loosened and we continue into the night with love and each other.

[plum-buckered]

    "Now that'ths thsimply COO-COO BANANATHS...! Redemption, deery me, the nonexithstent humanity! No, my dear, I.... I... zzzzz...."

        "HEY, AL, WAKE UP!"

    "OH!!! Fire and brimthstone, I'm awake! Now where waths I...? Oh yeths... I don't believe ANYTHING can thsave thsuch loathsthome thsinnerths!"

    Welcome one and all to my NEWEST Alastor, a very VERY different take on a 4P Alastor. This one is incredibly sleepy and goofy, rather than sounding like Ed Boscoe, he sounds like Ed Wynn.

    This blog is run by Hebby, it's a sideblog to @rheddradio and it will have a combination of online and para rp. The rules are basically the same as Rhedd's, so read his.

    ABOUT UNDER THE CUT!

    Albert L'insomnie was definitely a difficult figure to get a pin on. By day, a vastly entertaining radio broadcaster, by night, a brutal serial killer targeting debt collectors, primarily. One notable thing about this man was how much coffee he drank, he often wore quite a bit of cover to hide his darkened eyes, for this man never got ANY sleep, allegedly. This was due to making a deal with demons, to never have to sleep again while he was alive if he could make the debt collectors pay. Eventually, his insomniac habits would cost him dearly as he slipped up while hiding a body and found himself without a head!

    Landing in Hell, Albert found his newfound abilities that manifested here were causing him to explode with potential. Turns out the demons he'd made a deal with weren't done with him, demanding he clean things up! They added to his conditions, changing his name to Alastor, a spirit of vengeance! Completely wiping out the old overlords, Alastor would pass out fully... The first sleep he'd had in decades.

    Oh, but that's not ALL... It turns out, because he'd expended so much of his power, Alastor was NOW the complete opposite of an insomniac, but rather he was narcoleptic!! Always lazy looking, ears always drooping, and with his eyes barely able to remain open, the radio host would meander from place to place, still a terrifying presence to sinners, but barely managing to restrain his habit of nodding off...

    He earned the nickname Plum from always being so plum tuckered out...!

[soulmateprinciple]

INDEPENDENT SELECTIVE MULTIMUSE FOR THE NIGHT WORLD FRANCHISE (FEATURING THE FORBIDDEN GAME, DARK VISIONS) BY L.J. SMITH. LOW AND SPORADIC ACTIVITY.

IF YOU WANT TO INTERACT, BUT DON'T KNOW WHO TO CHOOSE (BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW THE FRANCHISE), THEN SEND A MEME ANYWAYS. CHANCES ARE I WILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE FOR YOU (AS LONG AS YOU SPECIFY THE SENDER. <3)

A MOBILE MUSE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDERNEATH THE CUT.

MUSE LIST. LAW. MEMES. OPEN STARTERS.

PRIMARY.

POPPY NORTH. SHE/HER. MADE VAMPIRE/LOST WITCH. SOMETIMES PORTRAYED AS HUMAN. BUBBLY AND BRIGHT. FC: AISLINN PAUL.

JAMES RASMUSSEN. HE/HIM. LAMIA VAMPIRE. LONELY SOUL. FC: MAXENCE DANET-FAUVEL.

ASH REDFERN. HE/HIM. LAMIA VAMPIRE. MISCHIEVOUS AND CUNNING. HIS EYES CHANGE COLOUR DEPENDENT ON HIS MOOD. FC: LUCAS TILL.

MARY-LYNNETTE CARTER. SHE/HER. HUMAN. COURAGEOUS ASTROPHILE. SURVIVED A WEREWOLF ATTACK FROM HER ' BEST FRIEND ' AKA JEREMY. FC: KAWENNÁHERE DEVERY JACOBS.

ROWAN REDFERN. SHE/HER. LAMIA VAMPIRE. ELDEST SISTER. PROTECTIVE. FC: ADELAIDE KANE.

KESTREL REDFERN. SHE/HER. LAMIA VAMPIRE. MIDDLE SISTER. HUNTRESS. FC: FREYA MAVOR (SOMETIMES IMOGEN POOTS).

JADE REDFERN. SHE/HER. LAMIA VAMPIRE. YOUNGEST SISTER. HOPEFUL. FC: JOSEPHINE LANGFORD.

JEREMY LOVETT. HE/HIM. WEREWOLF. MECHANIC. LONE WOLF. HIGHLY TERRITORIAL. HARD TO CONTROL HIS INNER WOLF. FC: TOM MADEN.

THEA HARMAN. SHE/HER. WITCH. PRIMARY. HAS AN AFFINITY FOR ANIMALS. CONNECTED TO NATURE. FC: VIRGINIA GARDNER.

BLAISE HARMAN. SHE/HER. WITCH. CRAFTY LOVE WITCH. MAKES JEWELS. LOVES A LITTLE CHAOS. FC: LULU ANTARIKSA.

JEZEBEL REDFERN. SHE/HER. HALF-VAMPIRE. MONSTER HUNTER. CAN CONJURE BLUE FIRE. FC: KATHERINE MACNAMARA.

GILLIAN LENNOX. SHE/HER. LOST WITCH. LONELY SOUL. GHOST WHISPERER. HEADCANON. FC: MADISON ISEMAN.

SECONDARY.

ERIC ROSS. HE/HIM. HUMAN. VETERINARIAN. BRIGHT LIKE THE SUN. FC: NICO MIRALLEGRO.

SELENE LUCNA. SHE/HER. WITCH. A CALM SPIRIT. HOSTS LUNAR CEREMONIES. FC: HUNTER SCHAFER.

VIVIENNE MORRIGAN. SHE/HER. WITCH. HAS AN AFFINITY FOR HEALING. A WITCH'S BEST FRIEND. FC: SADIE SOVERALL.

RASHEL JORDAN. SHE/HER. HUMAN. VAMPIRE HUNTER. HARDEST OF HEARTS. LOST HER MOTHER TO VAMPIRES. FC: NAOMI SCOTT.

PHILLIP NORTH. HE/HIM. LOST WITCH. HIS SISTER CAME BACK FROM THE DEAD AS A VAMPIRE. FC: ALEX SAXTON.

JOHN QUINN. HE/HIM. MADE VAMPIRE. ANOTHER LONELY SOUL. LOST HIS FIRST LOVE OF HIS LIFE. FC: RHYS WARD.

DAPHNE CHILDS. SHE/HER. HUMAN. ASSISTS RASHEL WITH VAMPIRE HUNTING. METAL GIRL. FC: GIORGIA WIGHAM

MORGEAD BLACKTHORN. HE/HIM. VAMPIRE. LEADER OF A VAMPIRE GANG. FC: GAVIN LEATHERWOOD.

RAVEN MANDRIL. SHE/HER. VAMPIRE. A PART OF THE VAMPIRE GANG. FC: VANESSA MORGAN.

ARADIA CROWLEY. SHE/HER. WITCH. BLIND MAIDEN. SEER OF THE FUTURE. FC: JAZ SINCLAIR.

TOBIAS NIGHTSHADE. HE/HIM. WITCH. APPRENTICE OF GRANDMA HARMAN. CHAPERONE THAT DEALS WITH TOO MUCH BULLSHIT. TESTING. FC: ALFIE ENOCH.

RAKSHA KELLER. SHE/HER. SHAPESHIFTER. CAN TRANSFORM INTO A PANTHER. "LOVE IS WEAKNESS." :( FC: ANYA CHALOTRA

DELOS REDFERN. HE/HIM. LAMIA VAMPIRE. PRINCE. FC: BEN BARNES.

MAYA HEARTH-WOMAN. SHE/HER. MADE HERSELF INTO A VAMPIRE. WITCH FROM THE STONE AGE. MALEVOLENT. EVERCHANGING EYE COLOUR. FC: GRACE PHIPPS.

TERTIARY

GALEN DRACHE. HE/HIM. SHAPESHIFTER. CHANGES INTO A LEOPARD. FC: ADAM DIMARCO.

MAGGIE NEELY. SHE/HER. HUMAN. SOCCER PLAYER. ON THE PATH TO SAVE HER BROTHER MILES. FC: LUCA HOLLESTELLE.

MILES NEELY. HE/HIM. HUMAN. CURSED. CAN SHAPESHIFT INTO A FALCON. ROCK CLIMBER. FC: CAMERON MONAGHAN.

HANNAH SNOW. SHE/HER. HUMAN. OLD SOUL. LIKES BOOKS. FC: LILI REINHART.

ILIANA DOMINICK. SHE/HER. WITCH. DREAMY AND REMINDS YOU OF A FAIRY. FC: HANNAH MURRAY.

SARAH STRANGE. SHE/HER. DRUID. CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE (AKA CONSTANT MIGRAINES). HAS TWO SOULMATES. FC: KATIE DOUGLAS.

KIERLAN DRACHE. HE/HIM. SHAPESHIFTER. LIKES TO CAUSE TROUBLE. FC: DYLAN ARNOLD.

MAL HARMAN. HE/HIM. WITCH. KEEPS TO HIMSELF. FC: BLAIR REDFORD.

HUGH DAVIS. HE/HIM. HUMAN/OLD SOUL. WANTS TO PROTECT HUMANS FROM HARM, BUT ISN'T MUCH OF A FIGHTER. SURVIVOR OF A WOLF ATTACK. FC: DANNY GRIFFIN.

OTHER MUSES OUTSIDE THE NIGHT WORLD/TEST.

DEIDRE "DEE" ELIADE. SHE/HER. SPORTY AND COURAGEOUS. MARTIAL ARTIST. FC: LOGAN BROWNING.

ANNA EVA WHITERAVEN. SHE/HER. PSYCHIC. CAN COMMUNICATE WITH ANIMALS AND COMPEL THEM. FROM THE DARK VISIONS BOOK SERIES. FC: ??

LEWIS CHAO. HE/HIM. PSYCHOKINETIC/TELEKINETIC. YOUR RESIDENT TECH-GUY. GOOFY AND JUST WANTS EVERYONE TO BE HAPPY. :') FC: ???

LYDIA ZETES. SHE/HER. RICH GIRL WITH A REBELLIOUS STREAK. HER DAD IS A MAD SCIENTIST THAT EXPERIMENTS ON YOUNG PSYCHICS. FROM THE DARK VISIONS BOOK SERIES. FC: EYLÜL KANDEMIR

TESSRIEL. SHE/HER. FALLEN ANGEL. CHOSE LUCIFER'S SIDE AND LOST THE LOVE OF HER LIFE. FALLEN THE BOOK SERIES. FC: DEBORAH ANN WOLL.

[syn4k]

Open mic night

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One warm spring night, all of the emperors were invited around Oli's campfire on the Olipelago.

"Now," he said, leaning towards the flames, "we have an evening of storytelling and music, drama and mystique!" He leaned back and raised his arms. "Welcome to the Olipelago's Open Mic Campfire Night!"

There was polite clapping from all sides. "Ooh, it rhymes," said Joel to Jimmy, who was sitting next to him and nodded.

"As your host, I'll go first," said Oli, taking out his lute and experimentally strumming a few chords. "I've been practicing this one for a while, and I think you'll all like it." He grinned, and couldn't keep a small snicker out of his voice as he went on. "Anyways, here's Wonderwall."

Jimmy had to be physically restrained from jumping over the fire and beating the lute into the ground, but otherwise, the performance went as smoothly as could be expected. Fwhip kept his head in his hands, Gem looked anywhere but her neighbor, and Pix kept a neutral expression on his face, trading marshmallows to roast with Sausage nearby and quietly showing him how to get them onto s'mores. A couple people clapped halfheartedly when Oli finished his performance.

"I'll go next," announced Jimmy loudly as soon as the last note had wavered out of the air. He stood up on the log he was sitting on. "In the mesa, we have a long tradition of telling scary stories at night to keep ourselves busy while out at outposts," he said, voice lowering. "One of the most popular tales, and the one that I'll be sharing with everyone here tonight, is that of the Forgotten Horseman."

A few people around the fire gasped, but quieted down as Jimmy went on. The Forgotten Horseman, he explained, was a long-lost fifth spirit of the mesa that had been separated from her brothers when she forsook her station to do good for mortals upon the world. She had once been known as Fate, but she stayed entirely neutral. Legend had it that she was still wandering around the mesas at night, keeping guard over the town. But if you ever said a bad thing about her, she would hear and cause misfortune and havoc in your household.

The campfire was very quiet when he finished. "You're right," said Oli. "That was scary."

"Thank you," said Jimmy in a cheerful tone much different than the more solemn one he had used for the stories. "Anyone else?"

"Uhhhhh, I might have something," mumbled Joel. Everyone looked at him, and he shifted in his seat. "It's not a very long story," he said quickly. "I don't think many people would be interested in-"

"Any stories are worth sharing," said Pix. Several people nodded, and Joel sighed and went on haltingly.

"It's about the ocean," he said. "Some people say that because the rivers go into the ocean and because it drips into the caves and goes into the air and all that, the ocean knows everything. That's why sometimes people sail across it to other places and learn things."

"Oh, that's a thing I've heard too!" exclaimed Joey. "At my seaside town, we have a saying. It goes something like 'the sea is a knowledgeable mistress, but her tempers are dangerous.' Out on the open ocean, things can change like that." He snapped his fingers.

"Well, that's not ominous at all," said Lizzie.

"Anyone else?" asked Oli. Everyone but Pix shook their heads.

"I was going to go last," he said. "I have a yarn to spin, if anyone would like to hear it."

"The history man tells a history story?" asked Oli. "How surprising!"

"Well, I wouldn't say it's history," said Pix. "More of a legend."

"Pix tells the best stories," whispered Jimmy to Sausage, who nodded. "Go on."

"Well," said Pix, voice taking on a mysterious and solemn quality, "it's been said that in another land long ago, there was a man who tangled with a Creator.

"Back then, the gods and the more common players mingled freely and shared space more often than they did now. The world was smaller back then, you see. But this man was so powerful that eventually one of the gods decided that something had to be done to stop him."

Everyone leaned in, and Pix laughed a little. "Oh, yeah. Apparently, this guy was so powerful that one of the Creators decided he had to do something about it himself.

"So he walked up to this guy like normal, but instead of talking like they usually did, the god took out an axe and chopped off his arm."

Everyone around the fire gasped. "Is he alright?" asked Oli.

"Oh, yeah," said Pixl. "Apparently he just made himself an arm out of metal and wire to replace the old one and became even more powerful."

Gem squinted at him. "This sounds familiar," she said.

Pix shrugged and gave her a smile. "You might have heard it somewhere before," he said. "It's an old legend, but not a very popular one, and as time goes on I'm seeing that it's fading into obscurity."

"Thank goodness you're here for that, then, Pix," said Fwhip. He lifted his small glass of water. "Three cheers to the story man!"

[rolladerbie]

Muse List

HERE'S MY MUSE LIST UNDER THE CUT CUT CUT---

Just gonna put it out there, that on top of my OCs, I have the ability to play the following if asked (In no particular order):

Knock Out, Breakdown, Soundwave, Shockwave, Starscream, Megatron, Pharma, Ratchet, Bumblebee ---

Trying to think of who all I've rped in the past and I'm having a hard time remembering. -IF- there's someone Canonical that you'd like that you don't see on THE LIST, please feel free to grab me by the ears and point me in that direction-- even if I need a little handholding through it. I'm willing to write anyone. (Besides, I'm a degenerate and enjoy holding hands.)

𝕄𝕖𝕔𝕙𝕤

Failsafe ; Decepticon BioWeapons Engineer - Alt: B-2 Spirit

Very likely a Sparkeater, we simply don't know for sure.

Cannibalizes parts from deceased mechs

Vivisection is the word of the day.

Failsafe is a cold, calculating individual who prides himself in his ability to make infectious diseases jump from Organic to Mechanic. As such, he likes to target Cybertronian colonized planets and plant an organic creature with one of his viruses. Then he just sits back and watches the world go up in flames. In a nutshell, he's playing Plague Inc and everyone else has to suffer for it.

Moshpit ; Autobot Wrecker - Alt; HMMWV

Heavy duty punch boy

Secretly the dad friend

Actually a soft boy

Favorite color is pink and he loves hello kitty.

Moshpit is a massive mech that does massive damage on a massive scale, even when he doesn't mean to. 'Bull in a China Shop' is the best way to describe him, and it's not something that he can readily help. Him big. He has adopted Derby as his little sister, and he's ferociously protective of her- however, it's rare that they get to see one another anymore. He's everyone's dadfriend and he has the habit of adopting jusssst about everyone.

𝔽𝕖𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕤

Derby ; Autobot Wrecker; Alt- 1986 Chevy Caprice - Custom Paint

Was a cop before she was a Wrecker.

Suffering from a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)- She doesn't remember before the last thirty-seven years.

Behavior has changed from rigid police officer to rough and tumble demolitions expert due to TBI.

Derby was once a rather strict member of the Iacon Police before the War. She rather enjoyed her job because she found it fun to solve mysteries. When the war occurred, she served with the Autobots for some time, but having seen certain settlements being accosted so severely, she joined up with the Wreckers. Risking her life to keep the weak safe was what she signed on for. After millions of years of fighting, she suffered an injury so bad that she's lucky to be alive. Who she use to be is almost completely gone, however.

Mix-Tape ; Neutral Code Cracker / Mnemosurgeon; Alt- Boombox

Is actually a minicon and is thus quite small

Was a radio host before the war and values music like it's a lost artform.

Has been used by, and threatened by both sides of the war.

Mix-Tape never lived a very exciting life before the war. In fact, she ran a radio show about musical therapy and how certain tones can alleviate stress in a frame. When the war happened, she briefly joined the Autobots as a code maker and breaker. She was kidnapped by the cons, and then kidnapped back by the Autobots. This 'passing of the ball' got so bad that she eventually defected both sides and tried to hide out. This didn't work, however. She's been on the run ever since.

Lockjaw; Former Dinobot turned Decepticon ; Alt - Dilophosaurus

Has been treated like a pet since her Decepticon reformation.

Is a berserker, where her animal side takes over when she enters a blind rage.

Fires superheated plasma from her mouth.

Lockjaw was once a proud Dinobot, and a scout to boot. She was able to infiltrate most areas and send back information to her comrades in arms. This job, however, got her caught, and as a result, suffered a worse fate than death: Reformatting. Not only was this a painful process, it involved enough trauma to cause her to forget everything she ever stood for. Now she's a die-hard Decepticon loyalist who will lose herself to her more predatory side in a fight.

Scrape; Autobot Former Dispatch, now Battle Medic; Alt- 1965 Mustang

What medical License?

Hands On Learning

The leg bone's connected to the hip bone---right?

Scrape was content being a dispatch officer for the police before the war. She even entered into communications when the war started! But as the Autobots began to lose numbers, she found herself on the frontlines trying to do what she could to save lives. Her Medic mentor was felled in battle, and she did everything she possibly could to patch them up. They still ended up dying. She paints herself as a Medic to honor them, and actually does her best to learn as she goes.

The Furies; Decepticon Mercenaries; Alt- F-18 Hornet

(From left to right) Medusa, Fury and Harpy

Medusa is the 'baby', the 'nice one' and is very ahodere.

Medusa has an outlier ability that makes it to where locking optics with her for a period of time can shut down basic motor functions. She is unaware she has this ability

Fury is the eldest, the bitch, and very tsundere.

Fury is a tactician and has the habit of being a control freak

Harpy is the 'middle child', can be a touch aloof and is very Yandere

Harpy is by no means an autobot, but she romanticizes the forbidden relationships between autobots and decepticons.

The Furies are a trine of Seeker Mercenaries that are called in when all else fails. They are skilled assassins who have no qualms about taking out others among their ranks as well as Autobots. Of the three, Harpy takes the most prisoners because she 'falls in love' with those she interrogates and when she grows bored she disposes of them. Of the three, Medusa is something of a pacifist, but that does not mean that she does not support her 'sisters' in their endeavors. Fury rather enjoys the act of interrogation, and the three of them together is something of a horror to endure.

ℍ𝕦𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕤

Raziel; Human with Cybernetic Enhancements ; Ex Military

Took part in a military program to test cybernetics. Currently her left arm, spine and heart have been replaced.

Having worked so close to the Military, she has been given the opportunity to study Cybertronians and their anatomy thanks to POWs that have been taken by the government since the Roswell Crash.

Learning what makes a Cybertronian tick, she then synthesized pain killers for them.

Raziel wasn't always the equivalent of a Repo!Man, harvesting organs from fallen Cybertronians. She was once a doctor for a secret branch of the military that dealt with Off-World issues. Having been brought on to study Cybertronian frames, she has sickened her mind with knowledge that no human has a right to know. She lost her arm to one of these POWs, and with her advanced knowledge on their biology, had a new arm made. All of her time working with these bots gave her something of a rapport with them. If they cooperated and let her learn as much as she could, she'd see to it they were released. Come to find, according to the military, Death is a quick release. Having left the military behind, she moved on to stalking Cybertronian battle grounds to harvest organs before the clean up crew could arrive for either side. She's now made herself a little chop shop where Mechs and Femmes of all kinds come for various acts. Whether it's a paint job, a tire rotation, or a t-cog replacement, she's there for the job.

She's also synthesized drugs for Cybertronians. The downside is, they're highly addictive...

[agentgrange]

I am so interested in your MIDCON RED writing but I also really enjoy your interpretations of the mythos. Way back you were talking about how it is possible that the Lloigor were the possible explanation of dragon mythology in european culture just to para phrase, and in the setting of MIDCON RED it seems that entities like the Lloigor are made manifest from intense emotions or psychic stress.

Given the brutality of european medieval warfare, is it possible that the Lloigor manifest in the midst of combat and the mythology of dragons are a trauma response from knights and soldiers from that time?

I'm really happy to hear that, its really encouraging and makes me want to put more effort into experimenting with more interactive ways to do that sort of world building. I really like ARG-lite elements since it helps immerse people who're interested in these things to add their own ideas in a way that feels organic, it's awesome when I can build up something with other players instead of just exposition dump. I'm hoping to expand on that even more with mixed media to make it an immersive open table people can join in on.

To your point about the lloigor, you really hit the nail on the head, and I'm glad that came across. In a lot of ways they're a lot closer to Grant Morison and Alan Moore's lloigor. In Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Ithaqqa (as well as the other Great Old Ones) are implied to actually be particular powerful lloigor that are a splinter of Yuggoth; in his writing Yuggoth isn't a planet, but a sentient idea that can both exist on its own or in the mind of a host. From there, you can swap out Cthulhu's Mythos for Philip K Dick's gnostic interpretation of cosmic horror by changing Yuggoth to Yaldabaoth. You can see how MIDCON could create a "modern, secular" version of this that strips out the "superstition" of the mythos and replaces it with the idea of memes, syndemes, and URANIDES.

If the lloigor is this negative cosmic energy that permeates our world, then it makes me start thinking of poltergeist activity. It's a malevolent disembodied force. But you can't start a fire without a spark. It needs some sort of nucleus to develop. Usually it's young women who, due to the inherent turmoil that comes with puberty and becoming a woman in our society, are a wellspring of powerful negative emotions for it to feed off. A few examples, off the top of my head:

Gef the Mongoose seemed tied to 13-year-old Voirrey Irving.

The Bell Witch haunting seemed tied to Betsey Bell.

The Ghost of Borley Rectory may have come from an earlier host but seemed to grow stronger after it latched onto Adelaide Foyster.

The Enfield Poltergeist, which genuinely scares the everliving shit out of me, gained energy by tormenting Janet and Margaret Hodgson.

A lot of parapsychologists have argued that in these examples it's not a rogue spirit causing these hauntings but the latent negative energy of the person the poltergeist is tied to, like a sort of involuntary telekinetic ventriloquism. I can't help but combine that idea with the lloigor and the classic trope of a princess locked away in a castle (cough INCASTLE) being guarded by an evil dragon. It turns the dragon into a manifestation of their own turmoil, feeding off the misery of the princess in an ouroboros-- which itself can be a symbol of Yaldabaoth / "Yuggoth." I hate to get all Jungian psychology about it, and I'm not a romantic, but it's something that seems fated to come up again and again as the archetype whenever the lloigor are involved. There's always a dragon, and there's always a knight to slay it. There's always a poltergeist being cooked up in a Black Science lab, and there will always be an agent there to stop it.

So yes. Absolutely. Some lloigor might have a preference of host depending on what syndeme / fragment of Yuggoth it is but we all have the potential to be the nucleus that creates a full lloigor construct. Whether it's always been a part of us or came from somewhere else doesn't matter, we all carry a small part of it and we're inseparable now. All it takes is strong enough surge of negative energy, lloigor energy, orgone energy, vril, whatever you want to call it. The connection to dragons and knights is both symbolic and literal, with the needless suffering of the medieval era giving birth to many a powerful lloigor who grew strong enough feeding off that energy to haunt entire nations and take shape at will. Until another knight comes along to slay it or be slain themselves. As a wise man once said:

It's like poetry. It rhymes.

[appu143]

Robotic Invention Ideas

Rapid advancements in robotics technology are revolutionizing entire industries and enhancing everyday living. Robots are demonstrating their value in a variety of companies, including healthcare and manufacturing, by carrying out routine and complex activities. The possibilities in robotics are virtually endless for individuals with an inventive spirit.

Disaster Response Robots

Human lives are frequently in danger during rescue efforts caused by natural disasters. When it comes to handling disaster relief activities effectively and keeping people safe, robotics can play a critical role. Imagine a search and rescue robot that is able to go through trash, look for life signs, and even bring necessary supplies to people who are stranded, such as food, water, or medical kits. To enable early detection and action, a drone-based wildfire detection robot fitted with thermal imaging might keep an eye out for symptoms of fire in remote places.

Environmental Clean-Up Robots

Robotics can assist in addressing global issues like pollution and climate change. Great invention ideas for combating pollution include a water-purification robot that floats on lakes and rivers and filters pollutants, or a beach-cleaning robot that utilizes sensors to detect and collect plastic debris. As an alternative, a forest conservation robot might help reforest areas and mitigate the consequences of climate change by planting trees in deforested areas.

Entertainment and Social Robots

Think about creating an interactive storytelling robot that can read kids' customized bedtime stories, reacting to their movements and involving them with sound effects or visual projections. As an alternative, a robot that hosts parties and can converse with visitors, dispense snacks, and control music playlists would make social events more enjoyable and productive.

A fascinating field with countless opportunities is robotics. Discovering practical issues and coming up with innovative, life-improving solutions are the keys to successful robotic creations. Robotic advancements have the potential to completely change how we live and work, regardless of your focus—healthcare, the environment, education, or home automation? Recall that cooperation, trial and error, and ongoing education are crucial to realizing your ideas as you investigate these robotic invention concepts.

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The Enchanting Beauty of Opal Rings: A Guide to This Mesmerizing Gemstone

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If you're captivated by the mystique and vibrant play of colors that seem to dance within a gemstone, then opal rings are something you absolutely need to explore. Let's dive into the enchanting world of opals and why they make such an extraordinary choice for rings!

What Makes Opals So Special?

Opals are unique among gemstones because of their "play-of-color," a phenomenon where flashes of various colors appear as the stone is moved under light. This dazzling display is due to the diffraction of light within the microstructure of silica spheres that compose the opal. This means every opal is truly one-of-a-kind, making your opal ring a singular piece of art.

Types of Opals

Black Opal: Known for its dark body tone which enhances the vibrant play-of-color, making it one of the most valuable types.

White Opal: With a light or white body tone, these opals are more common but equally beautiful with their pastel flashes.

Fire Opal: Typically found in warm colors like yellow, orange, and red, often with a transparent to translucent body.

Boulder Opal: These opals are still attached to their host rock, giving them a unique, rugged appearance.

Crystal Opal: Transparent or semi-transparent with a clear body, allowing the play-of-color to shine through brilliantly.

Why Choose an Opal Ring?

Unique Beauty: No two opals are the same, meaning your ring will have its own unique charm.

Versatility: Opals come in various colors, making them versatile for different styles and outfits.

Symbolism: Opals have long been associated with creativity, inspiration, and love. They are also the birthstone for October, making them a perfect gift for Libras and Scorpios.

Statement Piece: The eye-catching play-of-color in opal rings makes them excellent statement pieces that can elevate any outfit.

Caring for Your Opal Ring

Opals are softer than many other gemstones (5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale), so they require a bit of extra care:

Avoid Hard Knocks: Try not to wear your opal ring during activities where it might be subjected to rough impacts.

Keep Away from Harsh Chemicals: Opals can be damaged by exposure to household chemicals, so remove your ring when cleaning.

Moisture and Temperature: Opals contain water, so avoid prolonged exposure to very dry or very hot environments which can cause the stone to crack.

Styling Your Opal Ring

Opal rings can be a stunning centerpiece to any look. Here are some ideas:

Boho Chic: Pair your opal ring with layered necklaces and flowing dresses for a free-spirited, bohemian vibe.

Modern Elegance: A sleek opal ring can add a touch of modern elegance to a simple, minimalist outfit.

Vintage Glam: Opal rings with intricate settings can complement vintage or retro-inspired attire beautifully.

In a world where fashion is constantly evolving, opal rings remain timeless treasures that capture the essence of the ever-changing beauty of nature. Whether you're treating yourself or looking for the perfect gift, an opal ring is a dazzling choice that won't go unnoticed.

Have you fallen in love with opal rings as much as we have? Share your thoughts and photos of your favorite opal jewelry in the comments!

Stay magical, Himalya Quartz

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Thoughts On Retribution

Ok, so let’s talk about Candyman. Candyman, to me, is largely a film that speaks to the transformative nature of trauma. It creates a world where racism, bigotry, and hatred give way to reformation and retribution. It takes a reflection of our reality and creates an unnerving but revealing tale.

Candyman isn’t just some scary guy that appears when you say his name 3 times. This isn’t Bloody Mary. He is a manifestation of gaping wounds caused by racial injustice. Pain breeds transformation and in this case, the murdered man breeds the monster. It’s not only a physical transformation but one of the soul. Physical violence morphed into the degradation of the human spirit. Acts like these not only took place in the time before Canyman was released but even to this day in our present society, we see how our world is rampant with injustices.

Retribution is a word that carries a lot of weight. It can mean revenge, redemption, justice, and a whole host of other things depending on the person and how they are embodying it. Candyman in many ways is a cautionary tale. The Candyman himself to me embodies the darker side of retribution, it’s vengeful and his anger consumes him. While Candyman took on a more fictional and blood-filled path, retribution isn’t always that in real-time. I believe there is both positive and negative retribution. Not negative in the sense of it being bad, but negative in terms of the heart behind it, if that makes sense. Positive retribution could look like taking all that pain and anger you’ve bottled up and using it to make substantial change. Giving back or advocating for individuals who’ve gone through similar situations that you’ve been in.

Physical and violent retribution isn’t one size fits all, but also, it can’t be denied that it is sometimes that last resort and necessary. I’m thinking of major civil rights movements or moments where people had to fight against oppressive forces and systems that had been designed against them. Even if you don’t believe that would fall under an act of retribution, I guarantee that somewhere under the surface, the feelings of retribution have served as motivators.

So what do we do with films like Candyman? Well, we can learn to look at films like that from a lens that isn’t purely based on entertainment value. We can view them as reflections of the society around us. By being confronted by the horrors on the screen, we as an audience can work to navigate our own pains, perceptions, fears, or prejudices. We as an audience can begin to have conversations that challenge us and spark the fire for us to become advocates for change.