#clive fall

[stuff-diary]

Ok, so here we are. I'm gonna get it out of the way right away: When the World Tips Over is absolutely worth the wait. I must admit it's kind of overwhelming at the beginning, or maybe the right word is 'daunting'; there's just so many characters, plot threads, styles and formats. But still, once everything is in place, the book grips your soul and basically never lets go. Seeing all the pieces fall into place is a truly powerful experience. And really, Jandy Nelson's prose is masterful. You can tell how much work has gone into making this novel the best version of itself. There's a word in English which I really love, and it's the most appropriate way to describe Nelson: she's a wordsmith, period. What she does with her writing in this book is just masterful. Even the little things I wasn't feeling at first, like the instalove beginnings for some of the romantic plots, ended up winning me over. So yeah, I can tell these characters and their family saga will stay with me for a long, long time. Look, I hope we don't have to wait another decade for her next work, but if it's gonna be as brilliant as this and I'll Give You the Sun, I'm more than willing to wait.

[princema-k]

all eyes on the performer in the middle of the stage.

inspo | song

[ailius-suffers-through-art]

the fact this never made it to tumblr is a crime

anyways this was for cringetober so here’s the sillies

[rayless-reblogs]

Ah, sweeping falls, a tranquil blue lake.

Beautiful.

Welp, bath time.

Don't act like you don't know me, Jill.

[potionwine]

Resigned to the fact that I am probably the only Anabella Rosfield-Lesage simp in the whole world, but just in case I’m not, could any comrades make yourself known at the front desk please

[samthecookielord]

Clive teleports to gravity falls in the middle of weirdmageddon

he fits right in

[another-clive-blog]

imagine if luke somehow accidentally killed clive

So proud of myself for answering this ask about Clive dying with a fic in which Clive's death is only ever implied 😔 I am failing my lit classes btw

TW !! Death implied, non-graphic description of hurtful event + there's a tiny little mention of "red" for blood in the very last sentence.

This was hard to write because of Future Luke (Clive), but also because of Layton (Don Paolo). I can deal with one evil cosplayer, two is more difficult. Also, I think it's hilarious that Don Paolo is in charge for what, 3 minutes, and the child commits a homicide during this short amount of time. Splendid

"I think I'll need a break," Luke admitted, sounding terribly exhausted.

"Again ?" His future self was impatient, but yeah, he needed a break actually ! This towering pagoda was huge, filled with far too many staircases !

"Very well. There's no use in pushing ourselves beyond our limits," Layton nodded, and the group stopped as a whole.

"Future Layton is waiting for us," Big Luke protested, the only one still willing to go on. He must be used to this, Luke thought, climbing up these stairs to go and confront Layton every other day. A duel at the top.

"He's not going anywhere," Layton said, and that was it. If the professor wasn't even suggesting a compromise, then it was better to drop the subject altogether.

Little Luke was still catching his breath when Big Luke came to stand next to him. "That exhausted, uh ?"

Luke nodded. "These staircases are huge ! I don't get why the professor would build such a big tower !"

"We haven't even made it halfway," Big Luke remarked, and Luke almost felt his courage vanishing.

No ! This was important, far more important than a bunch of stairs !! "It's going to take some time," he muttered instead.

Big Luke didn't say anything. He was looking at him with an unreadable expression, almost upset- and then he smiled.

In a swift motion, he stole Luke's hat.

"Wha- give it back !" Luke commanded. He tried to grab it but Big Luke was faster, annoyingly so. "This isn't fun, stop it !!"

"It's quite fun, actually," His future self replied, effortlessly beating Luke's attempts to win back his hat. That was vexing- but also he almost had it, Luke was sure of it !! Just a few more tries-

And then Big Luke looked at the ascending staircase.

Oh no- "Race you to the top !" Before Little Luke could say anything, he was already gone- and with his hat in hand !!

"That's it !!" Luke yelled, running after his future self.

"A gentleman never gets into a fight !" the professor called out after him, yet not making any move to stop them. It was a bit odd for the professor to be so little concerned, but it didn't matter : Luke would just have to settle this himself. Like an adult. Be the bigger person.

And get back his bloody hat !!

When he finally caught sight of the top of the staircase, Luke also saw his future self blocking his path, grinning down at him. He was playing with the hat, spinning it on his finger. "You're pretty fast for someone exhausted !" He laughed, and Luke saw red.

"Give it back !!" He screamed, throwing himself at the guy. Big Luke merely sidestepped, dodging him as if he was just that insignificant.

"I'm afraid you'll have to ask." Big Luke said, holding the hat high above his head : Luke clenched his little fists, only letting go when he took notice of the professor and Flora at the top of the staircase, behind his future self.

Layton swiftly grabbed the hat as he walked. Big Luke turned in surprise and was met with Flora glaring at him. "Oh Luke, I am disappointed to see you being so mean. I thought you would have become a true gentleman by now !"

Luke ran to Layton, eagerly taking his hat back. "Thank you, professor !!" The professor didn't say anything, only sparing him a single glance before focusing on the room ahead.

"Hey," a voice muttered, and Luke turned around to see Big Luke scratching at the back of his neck while pointedly avoiding to meet his eyes. "I was just trying to... go faster. Show you you can do it. You know." He put his hands in his pockets, looking almost annoyed- or maybe that was just what embarrassment looked like for him. "I won't do it again."

Luke narrowed his eyes, glaring at him. "You didn't even apologize," he bitterly said, "You're no gentleman."

His future self frowned, thought for a while, and then surprisingly enough, relented. "You're right. I'm sorry." He held his hand out with a small smile, a nice smile for a change ! "Truce ?"

Well... Luke did want to get along with him. He was him ! And he could learn so much from him !! Maybe even understand why he was like that, and keep this from happening to him ! "Alright !" Little Luke happily said, trotting toward his future self.

As he raised his hand, Big Luke grabbed his hat.

What.

Big Luke was chuckling, looking far too proud of himself. "It was way too tempting," he smugly explained, "you're so naive sometimes."

Something went off in Luke's brain.

He pushed, hard. It wasn't even that deliberate, just an instinctive reaction to that feeling of anger, hatred maybe. He's just so mean. I can't keep being the bigger person.

He immediately regretted it when he saw Big Luke's eyes widening, him losing his footing, the stairs so dangerously close- and then little Luke closed his eyes. Of course, he still knew what was going on, he could hear everything, but he- he didn't want to look just yet.

"What happened ?" The professor was next to him in a matter of seconds, urging him to answer. "Where is the other one ?"

Luke took his hands off his eyes. He was shaking, and so did his voice. "I- he was being mean again," a sob. "Professor, I didn't mean to push him-"

Layton looked down the stairs. He couldn't see the bottom of it, with the spiraling architecture and the huge staircase. "I'll go check on him," he finally decided. "In the meantime, you should start working on the puzzle in this room. Our priority remains to get to the top as soon as possible, before Future Layton or the Family catch up."

Luke and Flora nodded, apprehensively watching the professor leave. "Come on," Flora eventually said, pulling Luke away. She sounded less enthusiastic now.

Luke couldn't focus on the puzzle, of course he couldn't. Maybe his future self needed to go to the hospital, or maybe he had gotten caught with all this ruckus. Oh, was he going to get mad at him ? Luke couldn't bear this thought. He hoped Big Luke would understand that he had never wanted to harm him.

Flora was about to solve the puzzle when they both heard footsteps. Although she carefully stayed put, Luke ran to see-

The professor, alone.

"Professor ?" Luke tilted his head. "Where is Big Luke ?" Oh no, no no no-

The professor didn't answer right away. There was something stern, torn in his eyes, as if he had seen something he'd much rather forget- something he knew he'd never forget.

Luke held his breath. Oh, Big Luke was definitely hurt- but wait, the professor wouldn't leave him hurt. And he couldn't have possibly be led to the hospital in such a short amount of time ! Where was his future self ? Could it be that maybe...

"He's fine," The professor said at last, and Luke felt his whole body relax. He was fine ! His future self was all good, no injuries, no hospital !

Where was he then ?

As if he had read his mind, the professor went on. "He didn't feel like climbing everything up again. He said that he'd join us later, once this was all done."

"Oh. Alright." Luke hesitantly nodded. Well, yeah, he'd hate to have to climb more stairs, but Big Luke had been so keen on meeting Future Layton... It just felt weird for him to suddenly change his mind... Then again, it was a pretty big fall. And he had to be pretty upset. Luke still felt a bit mad at him, to be frank. Maybe Big Luke was too. Maybe he'd never want to see him again.

"He said that he was sorry. He asked me to give you this, as a sign of apology," Layton said, and he pulled something from behind his back-

His hat !!

"Thank you professor !!" Luke's smile was wide as his little hands grabbed the cherished fabric. Oh, it felt good to have it back !!

"Don't thank me. Thank him."

Luke put his hat back with a frown. Yeah, Big Luke may have given it back, but he was also the one who kept stealing it in the first place... Luke could thank people for being nice, but it felt weird to thank people for not being mean. "It'll have to wait until I see him again," Luke finally decided. He'd have some time to think until then : and if he was lucky, Big Luke would finally and truly decide to change his ways.

Yeah. Yeah, that was good. It would all work out in the end.

Luke walked away with a smile, unaware of Layton's saddened eyes staring at a little speck of red on the back of his blue hat.

-_-_-_-

Shout-out to Clive's "I can't believe I was this small." Like my man, why are you bullying your middle schooler self. You're kind of an asshole tbh

[horrorcrypt12]

31 Day Horror Challenge:

Day 11: Tony Todd

Now Watching: Candyman (1992)

"The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth"

Happy Halloween!

@nightmareonfilmstreet

[my-current-obsession]

My hyper-specific type when it comes to otome guys:

- Absolutely pathetic - Cannot speak to a girl normally to save his life - Tries to be calm/aloof, but turns tsundere when flustered enough - A good and pure man at heart, yet does some questionable things - ...Little Red Riding Hood???

[moonilit]

more rambling about Joshua and Jote and clive

tw: mention slavery

the topic is heavy, but in a story where they try to change the world were people live and die free it ties in thematically that one of the protagonist, the heir to the throne, the archduke, end up loving and caring for this bearer girl who the world considers a slave class

what Joshua already knows as wrong now he get to be even more involve with it’s horrors, Clive was branded and enslaved for 13 years, he have seen it first hand, Joshua on the other hand had to see his closest companion, his childhood friend live in constant fear of being discovered

[bats4sophie]

"can I copy your homework?"

"yeah but don't make it obvious"

The homework: Clive Schill, Marcus Cutter and Elias Bouchard

[deadinsideart]

Not related to my previous post but a doodle break! (Well it sort of is.. but not right this second!!)

Outlast Trials x Professor Layton AU! :D

Since it takes place around their supposed time period, it'd make sense! Imagine Clive ends up here and meets Bronev who's been there for a few years and drops a major bombshell on poor old Clive. He just wanted an update out of curiosity and all he got was a 23 year old having a breakdown. Anyway, they do give each other shit on their crimes and as a result would put each other in danger every trial LMAO

[gonkaccino]

...maybe putting my hrothgal in the clive set for heavensward was a mistake <- (woman who spent 9 years refusing to cope with the events of 3.0)

[sapphire-weapon]

Cid: If you can’t save anyone else, you can at least save yourself. Jill: The one thing that needs saving most is you, Clive. Joshua: You’re being held up by Jill’s wish that you save yourself. Clive: I’ll come back. I promise. FFXVI players upon reaching the ending: so Clive killed himself to save humanity

[blissfulalchemist]

delay, hair, style for clídna:3

Thank you Liz! Can never talk about her enough really! (briefest mention of sa in the last paragraph)

delay — do they like having their orgasm delayed/denied? do they like delaying/denying their partner(s)' orgasm?

She does like to have her own orgasm delayed, but not in the sense of it being and edging thing to get her to beg for it or have her partners beg for it. No for her the delay comes from the trauma and sex being something she wants to be done with as soon as possible, so when she has partners that she trusts and loves and wants to be with of course she's delaying the orgasm so she can prolong the act itself. She doesn't want it to end because it is a safe space for her when its with her partners, it is the one time she doesn't hate touch and physical affection and it feels amazing to her.

hair — do they shave or wax? do they let their hair grow out?

When it comes to her vagina she prefers it trimmed and always has since she had to in order to appeal to a broader clientele in her time at The Veil. Is it as short and neat as when she was there? No, but its still well kept for doing it on her own and when she has the time/space. In terms of her underarms and legs she can go a fairly long while in between removal of hair, but she has more of a preference to have at least her leg hair gone because of the touch aspect of sex, like give her as much safe skin to skin contact! I will say though that the hair removal wasn't much of a thing until after her time at The Veil and she was a courtesan which wasn't until her early 20s after her "death" in the Imperial Army.

style — do they like it rough? do they like it soft? do they prefer fucking or making love? do they like a hard and fast pace, a slow and gentle pace, or does it vary/depend on the situation?

This is a depends on the person and situation kind of deal. If she doesn't really want to be having sex with the person but has to (ie. its her job and with the men in the military) then she'd rather have it fast and quick, with for many involves it being a bit harder. She's great at faking it and has been with enough men to have an idea for what they want/can figure it out quickly so she can control how long it lasts, and what they do.

With partners and ones she cares about she does prefer the slower and more making love kind of sex. Clídna has a lot of feelings towards sex and what it should feel like and mean to her. Had she not had a relationship with Jill she would have forever had this idea that sex is a survival tool and only she can give herself any kind of pleasure but she doesn't want to after having it, like just being too exhausted to give herself pleasure, so it just never would have been something she'd have associated with any kind of care or love. But having that slower and softer relationship with Jill made intimacy feel loving and full of care, it did help that the two were both figuring it out at the same time and so they went slow about everything, being each others firsts. This trend continued on with Clive but it went a little more in the rougher side of things as it had been awhile since either had had sex and they were a little wine drunk, so it was more about the I need to feel kind of sex (but wouldn't have been possible if not for having learned about love and care behind such acts from Jill). There was though an element of I care about you and I want you behind it though because they had been friends prior and he made her feel safe. (There was also the fact that they at times had less time to have sex so it was a necessity) And its because of that safety she's able to have times where she wants the fast and hard kind of sex from both Clive and Jill and it not feel like its a means to an end. She still much prefers slower and softer though and her partners know and understand this, and there's an understanding that sometimes the third won't be in the mix because they're not going to provide what's needed in that moment.

I will also say that Clídna does not like rougher sex and will almost never partake in it. She doesn't even like hair pulling really. She will accept bites and marks and like small tugs of the hair to indicate that you want more of her neck or to position herself differently, but nothing more than that. Hard does not equal rough in this sense. This is due to the trauma following being taken by the Iron Kingdom and multiple men having their way with her as a teen, and it will cause her to freak out and potentially hurt a person if she is taken by surprise. She was never given the clients that wanted rougher at the Veil and the few times that the person did go rougher and not listen to her protests weren't allowed back into the Veil, no second chances, the Dame has her girls and guys' backs. She also does not like giving rough, so don't ask her to pull your hair, choke you, bite you, etc. She may one day consider it but only with Jill and/or Clive and she has to be the one to broach the subject.

[nebulousboops]

Apprentice Clive au clemmy my beloved