#cocoa the chinchilla

[rubyprototype]

Accidentally making lore for my joke sonic ocs. Griddyhog how did we get here.

Please don't use / reupload NSFW/proship/vivzie DNI ! (If u have a nsfw alt that's fine just don't use that to interact pls)

[iceemoondemon]

The Bruce Twins 🪓🎀✨

Here's Angeline, and Ethan : D

Finally got to post them! YIPPEE!!

Here's some shite about them :3

Angeline Bruce 🎀💗 -22 years old -She/Her -Nationality: French American -Pansexual -Occupation: N/A -Residence: Sweet Cocoa Palm Manor -Optional Inventory: A journal, a bag of snacks, and her phone -Friend(s): César, Linus, Aaron, Fiona, Niko, and Sabrina -Relatives: Ethan (Brother) -Romantic Interest: Tano -She grew up in the more peaceful parts in France with her brother, Ethan. -Her mom, and dad went missing when she was six years old, until later, their bodies were found in a forest -She's good at making pancakes, and waffles -Pet(s): A chinchilla named Lala -Gentle, caring, shy at times, and soft spoken

Ethan Bruce 🪓🐟

-27 years old

-He/Him

-Nationality: French American

-Aromantic

-Occupation: A street food worker

-Residence: Sweet Cocoa Palm Manor

-Friend(s): César, Tano, Serephina, Leena, Aindreas, and Lewis (sometimes)

-Relatives: Angeline (sister)

-Just like his sister, he grew up in the more peaceful sides of France, with his sister

-He didn't trust Tano at first, considering that he would be with his sister, but since he found out that he's loyal, and sweet to Angeline, he started to like him, and befriend him

-Once their parents were found brutally mangled, in the lakes of le Lagon de Puroux, he had time to call the emergency services, once they arrived, it was too late, his mom, and dad were both pronounced dead, which left him, and his sister distraught

-He loves making corndogs, and steak sandwiches, so started working as a street food chef in Sweet Cocoa Palm Manor

-He's allergic to cats, but he doesn't mind being around, chinchillas, dogs, bunnies, or deers

-Traits: Protective, kind, bold, and sometimes short tempered

Aaand there you have it!~

It's done, and dusted, now time for a little info on where these fellas are from.

Grand reveal!~

🐟🌊⚓Lowtide Barnacle⚓🌊🐟

An ocean themed analogue horror that takes place near the Beach at the Pacific Ocean The Shallow County is a small, but gifted village given to sea creatures, and some wizards, and witches, merfolk too, but what if that specific mermaid is coming out of the water, to not just to lurk around waters, but to wait for it's next victim to enter the Twilight Zone, not just any mermaid.. but The Mershark..

Hope you enjoooy!~

NON VHS VERSION

[gamergirlbonestaskforce141riot]

@jamesrifftapes ❤️

3. What would their song to each other be?

Soap/Riot: Always, Bon Jovi, they yell it during road trips and karaokes (among others)

GhostxRiot: Ufff plenty. Ghost IS Rain (Sleep Token), The War (SYML), and Hurt (Johnny Cash's cover), Riot is Little Girl Gone (Chinchilla), The Wolf (Phildel), Alive or Unstoppable (Sia). Together? Without You (Breaking Benjamin), On My Own (Ashes Remain), Animal I Have Become (Three Days Grace), Until I Found You (Stephen Sanchez), Take My Breath Away (Berlin), We Belong (Pat Benatar), ...

6. What small quirks do they love about each other?

Soap/Riot: Johnny loves how she EXPLODES at the drop of a hat, no matter how much she tries to control her temper. He finds it hilarious (when he's not in the receiving end) how she ends yelling in Spanish. Christine loves when Johnny starts rambling loudly about chemicals, quantities, formulae, components, etc... She understands half, but likes listening to him.

GhostxRiot:

Ghost likes that even when they're side by side in silence, she's constantly tapping her fingers to some rythm in her head, or moving her foot, or plainly humming. Far from irritating, he finds endearing that he is surrounded (and soothed) by her sounds: her breathing, her humming, her hand brushing her hair back all the time with one of her tics. That she's there.

Riot's heart swells with each of his brief touches. How he hooks a finger on her belt, either leaving it there or to drag her closer when he considers she's too far. Or how he needs his fingers and/or face buried in her hair so he can fall asleep faster (and she does too). How, if nobody is looking, his hand finds hers, and if it doesn't, brushes against whatever part of her body is closer.

9. How did they know they were right for each other?

Soap/Riot: They got along since day 1, became friends bonding over their 'foreign-ness', but knew they were platonic soulmates after being sent to different training camps in Belize for a month, and it fucking hurt not being able to talk to each other.

GhostxRiot: Theirs is a case of they both fell, and fell fucking hard, but are too fearful/stunted/traumatised to rush it. By the time of the op in Belarus (chapters 6-9), they already knew it was a matter of when, not if. Both have similar pasts (dead family, captured/abused/tortured/escaped/murdered their abusers) and the same job, so not having to explain anything because the other understands completely was a big part of it.

11. Who's adorable when they're sleepy, and who gets grumpy and irritable?

Soap/Riot: Adorable? Soap, will lay with his head on her lap if she allows it. Ungodly grumpy and irritable? Riot. Riot is not a person before her morning coffee/cocoa. You don't speak to Riot before breakfast unless you have a death wish.

GhostxRiot: Riot keeps being the grumpy one, I think Ghost is just his usual self but rubbing his eyes lol. Although I'm sure he'd murder with his eyes if bothered when sleepy. But, he finds her adorable in her grumpy state.

[heartfullofleeches]

TRUFFLE CHINCHILLA??

Huh. You could see it that way. My thoughts were this overdramatic figure that fills a makeup.. capsule? with cocoa powder and walks around town brushing their face with it

[heavenlyhoundoom]

Sun and Friends show favorites.

1.Color

Sun: Yellow.

Moon: Dark blue.

Earth: Forest green.

Eclipse: Orange.

Lunar: Sky blue.

Ruin: No preference.

Hunter: Red.

Scythe: Red and blue.

Trashcan Man: Light blue.

Roxy: Red.

Freddy: Beige.

Monty: Neon green.

Chica: Pink.

Stitchwraith: Black.

Orville: Purple.

Nedd Bear: Red.

Happyfrog: Yellow.

Pigpatch: Brown.

Mr.Hippo: Teal.

2.Animal

Sun: Hedgehogs.

Moon: Cats.

Earth: Axolotls.

Eclipse: Bearded dragons.

Lunar: Rabbits.

Ruin: Opossums.

Hunter: Honey badgers.

Scythe: Vampire bats.

Trashcan Man: Rats.

Roxy: Cheetahs.

Freddy: Owls.

Monty: Rhinos.

Chica: Red pandas.

Stitchwraith: Vipers.

Orville: Ravens.

Nedd Bear: Llamas.

Happyfrog: Chinchillas.

Pigpatch: Donkeys.

Mr.Hippo: Toucans.

3.Food

Sun: Fruit salad.

Moon: Bagel sandwich.

Earth: Froot loops cereal.

Eclipse: Hot pockets.

Lunar: Sugar cookies.

Ruin: Pasta salad.

Hunter: Rare steak.

Scythe: Smoked salmon.

Trashcan Man: Vegetable soup.

Roxy: Sushi.

Freddy: Pepperoni pizza.

Monty: Nachos.

Chica: Pinapple pizza.

Stitchwraith: Spicy ramen.

Orville: Lasagna.

Nedd Bear: Cheeseburger.

Happyfrog: Strawberry cheesecake.

Pigpatch: Beef brisket.

Mr.Hippo: Fish and chips.

4.Drinks

Sun: Lemonade.

Moon: Lavender tea.

Earth: Water.

Eclipse: Iced coffee.

Lunar: Ramune.(marble soda)

Ruin: Fruit mocktails.

Hunter: Vodka.

Scythe: Black coffee.

Roxy: Rockstar energy.

Freddy: Latte.

Monty: Gatorade.

Chica: Strawberry milkshake.

Stitchwraith: Bloody Mary Cocktails.

Orville: Red wine.

Nedd Bear: Hot cocoa.

Happyfrog: Matcha bubble tea.

Pigpatch: Bourbon.

Mr.Hippo: Pinapple juice.

[shinxeysartgallery]

OC MASTERPOST

Just as the title suggests, this is a masterpost for all of my OCs, linked to their respective tag. Including them all, whether there's posts about them or not, and links will be updated when they are inevitably posted about.

Aaron the Falcon Abyss Ace Aero the Bat Akito the Chinchilla Alexandre Alice Alpha Amber the Snake Anchor the Whale Andrew Sarchus Andy Angel Auclair Annie Anemone Aqua Arcadia the Butterfly Archie the Archaeopteryx Aria the Unicorn Arthur Ashworth Ava the Eagle Azul Barry the Mouse Bentley Berry the Cat/Dog Betty Pomme Bianca Bee Biscuit the Dachshund Bismuth Blake Savage Blazefire Blunderbuss Breezy Brioche the Cat Bruno Bubbles the Seahorse Butterscotch the Dachshund Calssie Candy Stripe Captain Baldric Captain Mackerel Caramel the Cat Carol the Reindeer Cashmere the Dog Charcoal the Chao Cherry Chip Chloe the Utahraptor Choco Clara the Sabertooth Clay Clearwing Coco the Cat Cocoa Comet Cookie Copper Cosmo Cream Crystal the Anglerfish Cube Cyber Cynthia the Alicorn Cyrus Seabrooke D-1N0 Dahlia Adair Daisy MacDuff Daisy the Otter Dandy the Lion Daniel the Unicorn Daphne the Angelfish Darren the Unicorn Debbie the Platypus Delilah Dromeus Delta Desirée Adair Destructo Dirk Saber Dot the Ladybug Downy the Fantail Pigeon Dr. Bones Dr. Xenon Draco Dragoon

(Hit a character limit, so click here for part two) (Part 3) (Part 4)

[bert17]

Thankss for tagging me @grandtheftcanoe, my music taste is most things so this could be funn! :)

January - Nightmare -Halsey

February - 5th Element/That ain't classy -Classified

March - Damn it feels good to be me -Andy Grammer

April - Animals - Call me Karizma

May - Might love myself -Beartooth

June - Pursuit of Happiness -Kid Cudi

July - Inner Ninja acoustic -Classified

August - Cocoa butter kisses -Chance the Rapper

September - Die trying -New medicine

October - Mourning -Post Malone

November - Red wine supernova -Chappell Roan

December - Little girl Gone -CHINCHILLA

No pressure tags: @raenaissancex @domestic-violence-disco @lydiaadeettzzzz

was tagged by @ezrabriidger to let my spotify predict my 2024!!! shuffle the on repeat playlist + the first 12 songs that play predict year (DONT JUDGE MY MUSIC I SWEARRR TO GOD I LISYEN TO MORE TJAN 2 ARTISTS😭🙏)

jan: plump by hole (okayy...)

feb: deny by the clash (welllllll.........)

march: janie jones by the clash (does this mean i will get a job and also hate it)

apr: art-i-ficial by x-ray spex (robots ? consumerism ?)

may: white riot by the clash (jesus fuck why is there so much of the clash. anyway.. this could end both ways and i hope it's not the bad way)

june: police and thieves by the clash (MORE CLASH.. the brainrot is real sorry... anyway.. all the crime committed dau by day has been going on since 1976 so that's nothing new)

july: spanish bombs by the clash (wow. i am actually ashamed i didn't know the obsession was that deep.... anyway yeah let's hope there no bombing i suppose... freedom fighters don't die please ummm i hope someone me quiere infinito tho..)

aug: bodies by the sex pistols (💀💀💀.. so am i getting an abortion and walking around with the foetus to peoples houses.........)

sep: identity by x-ray spex (this song already is so me sooooo..... notjing new)

oct: sheena is a punk rocker by ramones (will i live in new york and become a punk rocker ?..)

nov: judy is a punk by ramones (more girls being punk okayy!)

dec: brand new cadillac by the clash (will i get a fucking car..)

tagging @bigdookiepookie @poprocksncokeee @kathleenworld @alexwilders @toylandgrrrl @hoodienanami @waveofmutilation-uksurfmix

[lionheartsgray]

Owning a bunny be like:

*Gently takes your middle finger in their teeth to pick up your hand and move it 1 cm to the right*

*Headbutts your face violently because you're in the way*

*Shreds your favorite sweater*

*Turns up their nose at fresh fruits and veggies and eats cardboard instead*

*Licks your knee*

*Eats butt snacks cecotrope* *licks your face*

*Stares at you from across the room for 15 minutes because you aren't paying attention to them*

*chews table legs*

*chews cords*

*chews carpet*

*pile drives 12 lbs of solid bun into your gut*

*grooms your toe hair*

*smacks lips loudly in your ear as they eat a piece of paper towel*

*nibbles your fat rolls through your shirt*

"Aw, he put his paws on my face" *springboards off your skull*

*Ignores every sound you make to get his attention, loses his mind if someone sneezes 2 houses over*

Vacuums are the devil. Fans are the devil.

"You can brush the left side of me for 20 minutes but only the left side."

"Holy sh**, is that cardboard? H*ckin yassss!"

*Has a feud with the left butt pocket of your jeans. Will do anything and everything to yank it off. Also belt loops.*

Teefs are a homing beacon for your arm fat.

"I want out of my pen so bad!" *opens door* *spends 2 hours sitting against the pen, but against the outside instead of the inside*

*Chonks a section of your hair off and tries to eat it*

"Fresh fruit? You tryna kill me??" *Eats lint off the floor*

*steals your seat*

Cocoa puffs everywhere.

Hay in your hair. Hay on your clothes. Hay in your wallet when you go to the store.

Bunny tax: Gentaro sitting on my butt, moments before chewing off my belt loop.

Feel free to add more!

[az-ulema]

Happy New Year!!!! :D

Thought I'd take a nap beforehand but nope. Currently eating and drinking, very much buzzed but no blackout yet. I need to stay away from champagne. After a bottle, I'm good :)

I was eating a pan dulce, but it's just crumbs left. I think I pulled a patrick... Ya know, "I think I'll eat it noOOw!" CRUNCH lmaooo I'll figure it out later I'm to tired . I need to finish my crumbs and finish the other iep my mom has stocked away in the back of the fridge

[echoarts03]

My OC's (Owl House Edition!)

Originally, it was just gonna be the three kids, and that was that, but because I'm hella extra, I went the extra mile and made their palismans too!

The palisman had their designs before this, but my art style was outdated, and I wanted to go into this with a clean slate. Plus, I never posted that here to begin with, so I just used the old drawing as a reference!

Don't steal my art, or I promise I WILL find out and I WILL break your knees.

:readmore:

Palisman info

Their palismans' designs were supposed to just be basic animals, and the animals chosen had relevance to their owners.

THE CAT: Cats are often quiet and keep to themselves. They give and show affection on their own terms, and while it may seem like they don't care, they care deeply about their loved ones. Berry and Echo hold a special bond like no other. They understand each other in more ways than just an owner and pet would, and are always by eachothers sides. I chose a tuxedo cat because I own two IRL, and they are popular for their loving characters and doglike personalities.

THE FOX: Foxes are often used as symbols as cleverness, slyness, and are known in some cultures as tricksters. Much like his owner, Cocoa tends to get into trouble, whether it be with or without Antavious to lead the way.

THE CHINCHILLA: The chinchilla symbolizes innocence and warmth, impulsiveness, and communication. They are social creatures when in environments they feel safe, and just like Jacob, Dusty couldn't be any more of a lovable goofball who is just looking to make any and all friends he can.

[neonun-au]

im so covered in cocoa it's not even funny at this point. I look like a chinchilla fresh out of a dust bath

[teawithotome]

R3! Ready! Reserve! Rescue! “Crikey! It’s a Hybrid”: Fun Times at Mankai Nature & Hybrid Reserve - Now with Cafe! [Sexy Animal Farm AKA That One Hybrid AU That I Will Not Shut Up About]

1: Mankai Nature Reserve || 2: Fleeting Youth (Hybrids Go Through Puberty Too)

summary:

Izumi Tachibana leaves home looking for a change and ends up with her hands full of… paws, hooves, claws, and talons! (insert various animal noises)

Mankai Nature Reserve used to be a home for many wild hybrids - beings that can shift between human and animal - but in recent years it’s fallen into disrepair. Will Izumi be able to restore this rundown nature reserve into a blooming habitat once more, and help domesticate the wild hybrids she encounters along the way?

… Doubtful. But she loves a project!

notes: in which Izumi reassesses her parenting style and a stain is left on the armchair

warnings for this chapter: swearing, mild hurt/comfort

Maybe, Izumi thinks to herself as she sips her mug of hot cocoa, this place isn't so bad. Granted, that sentiment is largely due to the tall, dark, and handsome stranger who introduced himself (when asked) as Tetsuro and very quickly had both Izumi and Iku relatively dried off and bundled up in some spare blankets

Despite being the silent type, he had a comforting air about him that put Izumi at ease.

The squirrel from before had actually helped make the cocoa, and it did lift Izumi's mood a bit to watch the little guy carry a bag of marshmallows nearly as tall as himself over to the counter and carefully place a few into her drink.

Now she sits on a well-worn couch by the cozy fireplace inside the cabin, nursing her cocoa. Iku has a blow dryer trained on him on the floor, set to warm him up as well. The chinchilla fluffs and grooms himself in front of it to help get the rest of the damp out of his fur.

The interior of the cabin has an open floor plan, with a reception desk by the door leading into a cozy sitting area and a small kitchen. All wooden floors and walls, dingy and dull from years of neglect.

Tetsuro, standing nearer to the kitchen, slides a small dish of birdseed into the cage, which he'd brought inside and set on the countertop. The bird, still throwing a tantrum, knocks it aside with an off-key squawk. The squirrel flinches away from the noise, scampering back onto Tetsuro's shoulder and peering around him warily.

"EAT MY ASS!" The bird cackles in the way only birds can, shaking out its feathers from the rain and spraying droplets all over.

Tetsuro doesn't seem discouraged, and merely sighs, covering the cage with a cloth.

The bird protests initially, until its profanities dwindle, eventually fading entirely as soft snores start to emanate from the covered cage.

Izumi finds this amusing. "He needs a time out, huh?"

Tetsuro tosses her a sidelong smile. "Mm."

The cabin door bursts open, and the scruffy man reappears, dripping wet, but notably no longer covered in mud or whimpering in defeat on the ground.

He adjusts his glasses, taking a moment to collect himself, and then beams broadly at Izumi. "I believe we may have gotten off on the wrong foot! Allow me to introduce myself-"

"Isuke." Tetsuro interrupts, then inclines his head towards the window, where rain is still pouring down.

"Ah, yes, yes, you go on ahead. I'll take care of our guests." The scruffy man replies, and Tetsuro takes his leave through the back door.

Izumi suddenly feels less cozy and more cautious. She subtly beckons Iku to come and sit on her lap, and he does so, burying himself in the crook of her arm.

Izumi closes her free hand around the carabiner in her pocket, just in case this guy tries anything funny. They may have been given shelter by these people, but that doesn't change the fact that they're strangers. She's listened to too many true crime podcasts to let down her guard completely.

The guy comes around and sits in the armchair opposite, ignoring the fact that he's still dripping wet. Izumi cringes internally at the sight of the darkening upholstery as the damp spot spreads around him, but decides not to say anything.

"Like I was saying, my name is Isuke Matsukawa, and I'm the manager of this beautiful nature reserve." Matsukawa states proudly. "I'm sure you must have lots of questions, and I'd be thrilled to answer all of them!"

Izumi looks around the cabin. She stares at him. "No, not really."

He reels back as though physically pushed. "You… you don't have any questions?"

"Well, it's pretty obvious that this place is falling apart." She sets her drink down on the low coffee table off to the side. "You said there was a 'grand reopening' or something? A hybrid cafe?"

Matsukawa nods fiercely and stands up, his eyes lighting up behind water flecked spectacles. "That's right!"

Izumi holds up a hand before he can continue, ignoring the way Iku's ears perk up. "Sorry, but we're not really interested. Thank you for the hospitality, but we need to get going."

Iku shifts back into a boy, his clothes and hair still a bit damp, and rolls off of Izumi's lap, turning to the scruffy man with that glimmer of hope. "I'm interested! You have a cafe?"

Izumi sighs. She'd been afraid this would happen. "Iku, we need to get back on the road."

"Iku, is it? Well, aren't you a cute one!" Matsukawa crouches down to the hybrid's level and adjusts his glasses proudly. "That's right, my boy! A soon-to-be certified hybrid cafe! The first one outside of the city."

Iku's bushy tail whips around excitedly, and he turns to Izumi, clasping his hands and pouting for all he's worth. "Please Izu! Please, please, please can we stay to see the cafe?"

Izumi chews her lip. She hates being the bad guy, but she knows she really should have a talk with Iku about his little escape earlier, which she would much rather not do in front of strangers. That kind of reckless behavior shouldn't be rewarded.

Plus, what kind of hybrids would work at a cafe run by this man? If the nudist bird from earlier is one of them, then she doesn't want Iku anywhere near the place.

Before she can buckle down, thunder rumbles loud enough to rattle her cocoa mug against the table, and Matsukawa speaks up.

"Well, you certainly can't go out on the road in a doozy of a storm like this! You should at least stay here until it's safe to drive." He claps his hands together. "Oh, we even have a guest bedroom upstairs you can use!"

"A guest bedroom?" Izumi asks, getting antsy to leave. What is this, an airbnb?

"Well, up until about eight years ago, it belonged to our director of operations here, Yukio Tachibana, but he-"

Izumi freezes. Yukio Tachibana? It can't be… She stands up suddenly, to both Iku's and the manager's surprise.

"You know what? You're right. It's not safe to travel in this weather." She takes Iku's hand and manages a smile in Matsukawa's direction. "Where's that guest bedroom?"

—

Izumi recognizes that she may look a bit silly, reprimanding a chinchilla. But it’s part of her responsibility as an owner and caretaker.

“What were you thinking?” She says, now that she and Iku have some privacy from disheveled managers and profane pigeons. “You know you can’t get wet like that, it’s dangerous!”

Iku stays put in his animal form, hunkering in on himself on the foot of the small bed.

Izumi huffs, and kneels on the ground, elbows resting on the bed to be at eye level with her small companion. “I know you want to make friends, but you can’t put your wants over your own safety.”

Iku lets out a small vocalization, turning away from her.

Is he sulking? That’s… unusual for him. She expected Iku to apologize and need some comfort, if anything. He’s always been a bit of a crybaby. “Look, bud. I was ready to tear this place to the ground looking for you. You really scared me.”

Nothing.

She reaches out to pet his back, and he whips around to nip at her fingers.

She yanks her hand away. Is he… angry?

Her surprise turns into mild irritation. Doesn’t he understand how serious things could have been if Tetsuro hadn’t found him? Maybe it’s something else. Has his diet changed at all? She let him have an extra peanut butter cracker after dinner last night, but nothing too out of the ordinary. He’s been getting enough sleep.

“Iku, talk to me. Come on.” She clicks her fingers together in a gesture which usually makes him snuggle into her hand. Now it only brings about more of the furry cold shoulder act.

Well, she’s tried lecturing, comforting, and talking things out.

“Alright. Seems like someone needs a time out.”

It’s these words that cause Iku to finally shift, hopping off the bed to stand at his full height of five foot three. His bushy tail shakes and lashes around behind him, ears pressed flat against his head as he stares up at Izumi, eyes red and watery, but filled with a fiery determination.

"I'm not a BABY anymore!" He shouts, his lower lip quivering, chin set. “I know it was dangerous, but I’m all ALONE! I need-” He chokes. His eyes squeeze shut as he sits on the words that were stamped so deeply in his heart, he must have pried them out with a crowbar.

Oh… Izumi’s throat constricts.

Chinchillas are social creatures. One of those hybrid types that you really should adopt in pairs or with others so they don’t feel isolated. She'd always thought that by sticking with Iku and being his constant companion… she would be enough to compensate for that.

But she realizes now that she might have only hurt Iku in trying to help him. And broken her own heart in the process. Because she recognizes that loneliness, that terrible feeling of not having anyone who understands you.

Izumi tries to take a tender hold of his shoulders, but he shrugs her off, reluctant to give up his newfound rebellion, even as he swipes away at his tears.

Izumi looks him in the eyes. Makes a conscious choice to do what her mother never could for her.

“I’m sorry.”

Iku’s chin quivers, and he breaks. Izumi holds his head against her as he collapses into her arms and blubbers his own apologies, but she shushes them. It’s her job to make this right, not his.

The truth is, Iku’s right. He’s not a baby anymore. He’ll be turning sixteen next month. She’ll have to do a bit of research on navigating a hybrid’s teenage years. What to expect, how to adapt. But most importantly, she’ll have to learn to let Iku take the lead.

It's less than an hour later, once Iku is tucked in, reassured that they can talk more in the morning, and snoring softly in the simple bed beside her - fresh linens provided by the manager to replace the old and dusty ones - that Izumi lets herself think about what Matsukawa said earlier that evening.

Director of operations. Yukio Tachibana.

What had her dad been doing here, in this place?

He hadn't been in her life since she was around five or six years old, and even then, her memories of him are fuzzy and infrequent. After that, he simply wasn't there.

Her mom used to tell her that he was "finding peace among nature". Her mom had always been a bit eccentric. Finding peace in nature sounded really cool when she was young - she had imagined her dad meditating beneath waterfalls, and learning how to move stuff with his mind - but she understood later that it meant he'd died.

Now she's not so sure. Eight years ago, she was sixteen. And Yukio had been… here? In this place, away from his family?

Did her mom know about this? Maybe her parents had a falling out and he ran off. There's no way to know for sure. Izumi can't exactly ask her techno-phobic mom now that they're so far from home. Not that she'd even want to, with the way she'd left things.

She carefully extricates herself from Iku, who had shifted back into a chinchilla in his sleep. He stirs slightly, squeaking at her absence, though his eyes remain closed.

"Just going pee, be right back, bud." She whispers, and this seems to be enough to let him drift fully back to sleep.

Once he's safely snoring again, she takes a moment to look around the room. Her father's old room.

Bed, desk, small wardrobe, window. The decor is sparse, and she gets the sense that function was prioritized over fashion, aside from a single piece of art on the wall above the desk.

She steps over for a closer look, the floorboards creaking a little beneath her feet. It's a cross stitch design. A nature scene. A male deer - what’s it called, a stag? - standing tall and proud atop a rock, sunlight glinting off the antlers. A river and forest of trees make up the backdrop.

Her mother does cross stitch. Did she make this? Would her father have kept it if they did have a falling out?

Too many questions. No sign of answers.

She sighs softly, examining the vertical drawers of the wooden desk. She expected them to be locked, and they are. Except the last one.

A small, leather-bound book. Dusty, like everything else in the room. Iku could practically take a bath in here.

She thumbs through the pages to find scratchy handwriting. A journal?

The light is dim, and she doesn't want to risk using her phone flashlight and waking up Iku. So she opts to tuck it in her jacket and look at it in the morning.

She sweeps her eyes around the rest of the room, searching for… she's not exactly sure what. A hint. A sign. A clue. Anything that might bring a bit of light to the dull and foggy memories she has of her father.

A small bookcase lines the wall. She hadn't noticed it before, since there were storage boxes in the way. She creeps around them to look at what sort of books fill the shelves.

A History of Mythical Beasts, Harmony & Nature - A Guide to Spirits, Encyclopedia of Hybrids and Humanoid Creatures of Unknown Origin.

Mythical beasts and spirits? So her dad was a whacko too, huh?

She snorts to herself. She would think the director of a nature reserve would be a little more grounded in reality. But she can't knock a man she barely knew for having hobbies.

Upon skimming further down the shelves, she finds some more useful books. Hybrid Care 101, The Household Guide to Hybrid Happiness, How to Train Your Hybrid… the list goes on.

She picks one out on Helping Hybrids Through Puberty, and calls it a night.

[jomjams]

if i were a tag game!

i was tagged by lovely people sam @kaonoppakao and vianey @janeramida to do this cute tag so here we go ♡ thank u both sm 💕💕💕

if i were a season i’d be.. fall

if i were a flower i’d be.. lavender

if i were a song i’d be.. oh no! by marina and the diamonds

if i were a mineral i’d be.. geode, is a geode a mineral or a mineral container?

if i were a sound i’d be.. wind chimes

if i were a color i’d be.. pastel blue

if i were a drink i’d be.. raspberry smoothie

if i were a fruit i’d be.. green grapes

if i were a quote i’d be.. “i think you know how to love better than any of us that's why you find it all so painful“

if I were an animal i’d be.. a chinchilla

if i were a chocolate i’d be.. hot cocoa (the only bearable form of chocolate)

if i were a movie i’d be.. sing street ♡♡♡

if i were a fashion brand i’d be.. chanel?? maybe??? idk

if i were a mythological creature i’d be.. big foot

if i were an expression i’d be.. 🙃

if i were a disney character i’d be.. the cricket from mulan

if i were an ice cream i’d be..mint chocolate chip ice cream

if i were a country i’d be.. one with warm winters

if i were a hero & villain i’d be.. morgana, villain to u, heroine to me 😌

if i were a power it would be.. whatever violet from the incredibles had going on

im tagging sumaya @morksuns & tay @teh-ohaew & jq @joblessquinoa &kylie @wjmild (in case u guys feel like it ♡)

[solesurvivorkat]

Get To Know Meme/20 Questions

Tagged by @starsandskies and @amistrio, thank you guys!  <3  As always, so sorry for the slow/delayed reply! 

Rules: Answer 20 questions, then tag 20 bloggers you want to get to know better.  ((I will hold back from tagging anyone b/c I’m always behind in these, so please feel free to steal if you’d like to do this!))

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Name: Katie

Nicknames: ‘Kat’ to some, mostly in my Discord group b/c there’s already a better person there named Katie that was a member of the group longer than me.  ( ...It has nothing to do w/ the fact that she’s a million times more awesome than me, I’m sure, LOL! ;-) ) I’m also sometimes called ‘Kit-Kat’ by an old friend of mine.

Zodiac Sign: Aries (right near the cusp of being a Taurus)

Height: 5′5″ish (5′4 3/4″, I was once told... come on now, lol)

Languages: Native = English, rusty on French & a tiny bit of Spanish I learned in school (many years ago, lol)

Nationality: American (New England)

Favorite Season: Hmm... tough call, b/c there’s things I love about all of them. Maybe Spring, though Fall is a close second.

Favorite Flower: Hmm... that’s a hard one for me. I love rainbow roses (yes, I know they’re manufactured), lilacs, hydrangeas... there were white carnations with red edges in my wedding bouquet (December), so pretty! I don’t grow flowers though... I tend to accidentally kill them, lol.  *XD

Favorite Scent: Woodsmoke, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies/brownies, fresh cut grass, mulch (might sound weird, but I dunno), fresh linen, Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds/Passion (my Nana used to wear those perfumes), cedar, pine, Old Spice cologne (my grandfather wore and husband wears it...... yes, I'm aware of the old catchphrase, lol)

Favorite Color: Cerulean (not trying to be lame, but I like that color!), silver

Favorite Animal: Dog (Huskies! And similar), wolf, red panda, guinea pig, rabbit, chinchilla (I tend to like anything cute-looking though, lol)

Favorite Fictional Character: Oh, there’s quite a few, lol... some include John Seed (I KNOW he’s bad, so sue me - no pun intended, lol), Jeremy Danvers (NOT the 3rd season, though I just started it - but don’t have high hopes lol), my Discord buddies’ OCs are all awesome (just b/c they’re not known famously DOESN’T mean they don’t count!), Paladin Danse & Arthur Maxson from FO4 (they’re often misunderstood - hate me if you must, but I’m NOT just saying that b/c ‘OMG, HAWT’  ::eyeroll:: ))... I KNOW there’s more, but none are immediately jumping to my mind right now, lol. I’m sure it’ll hit me later.

Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate: Never coffee (though I like the way it smells)... usually cocoa, but tea can be nice too (it’d have to be flavored though - I don’t like plain/iced tea)

Average Sleep Hours: Depends... anywhere between 5-8hrs, depending

Dog or Cat person: Dog (cats can definitely be cute, but I’m at least quasi-allergic)

Number of Blankets Slept With: 1 quilt (but we always keep our house around 70 degrees Fahrenheit anyway b/c of our pets)

Dream Trip: Honestly? ...There’s lots of places that I’m sure are amazing and breathtaking, but I don’t really have a huge desire to see them.  ::shrug::  I just wanna go to Disney World/Universal (again, went when I was around 12) w/ my husband & son someday.

Blog Established: Let’s see... My first post was on...  ((checks))  August 2nd, 2016. Wow. I was still all (only) about ‘Fallout 4′ back then... boy that changed with time, lol! Two of the ideas I posted for a FO4 fic back then (which nobody seemed to care about at the time, lol), I eventually molded into my own fic ‘Shadow of Steel’... the things you look back on.  ^.^

Followers: Currently 231 (was 230 for a bit, then went down to 229, and then rose a tiny bit again! Thank you to all my followers, it’s truly an honor! ILY guys!  <3 )

Random Fact/Bonus: ........I don’t think there’s anything that interesting about me, really. I don’t have as much confidence in myself or my writing as I might seem. I’m not popular, super-talented, or exceptionally pretty/in shape. I don’t have a ton of hobbies, and even if I did I probably wouldn’t have enough time to devote to them (which is kinda my problem w/ the few that I have now) b/c I devote most of my time to my toddler (I have wanted to be a mom since I was around 5 years old & understood basically what it was to be a mom). I’m a daydreamer/hopeless romantic/twit that most people overlook, which isn’t surprising b/c I’m perfectly average in every way. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea and though I try to be nice to everyone, I think people must sense that I’m weird or something b/c I don’t have many (’IRL’) friends (not for lack of trying... just... nothing ‘sticks’/’clicks’. It’s why I don’t truly open up to people often... most of the few people I’ve ‘let in’ have ended up disappointing me/leaving me behind). I am personally amazed my husband ‘clicked’ w/ me & that we’ve been together/best friends for 11 years and counting (married for 9 in December), and I thank God every day for him. Even with people that I kinda fit in with, I don’t feel like I ever truly fit in. It’s... frustrating, and sometimes lonely, to say the least. So... yeah.  ::shrugs again:: ...Sorry for the spiel, but... I dunno, this category made me a bit introspective, LOL.

[disasterposts]

Tagged by @dziura-w-niebie

name: Nikola

nickname: Nikki or sometimes Niko

zodiac sign: Taurus

height: 159cm yes I'm small so what

languages: German, Polish, English, I understand written French but not spoken🙈 also Latin

nationality: Polish and German

fave season: I love spring and early summer😍🌸

fav flower: I think they're called Baby's breath in English? They're so pretty😍

fav scent: Burning wood(dont ask idk), Coffee, a forest after rain

fav color: Green, yellow, pale pink

fav animal: All of them but Chinchillas are pretty chill

fav fictional character: Nico di Angelo yeah I'm still not over the PJO series fight me

coffee, hot tea or chocolate: Coffee cuz I drink it a lot and then Cocoa and tea just depends on the time of year

avg sleep: 3-5 or 9-12 theres no inbetween and people hate me for it😅😂

dogs or cats: That's mean but I have to say cats😅

number of blankets: Ideally all of them but rn 3

dream trip: The Brussels trip me and my bffs were planning after graduation which probably wont happen cuz of Corona🙃

blog est: 2013 yea....

followers: idk I think like 436?

random fact: my whole school life I refused to become a teacher and now I'm this close to studying English and catholic theology to become a teacher😅 how times can change💁‍♀️😅

Please feel tagged I forgot yalls @ over my month long tumblr break I'm so sorry😱

[small-animal-welfare-moveme-blog]

Sand Baths For Pets

The Pros & The Cons and The Benefits for Your Pets

Substrate Types:

Depending on your pet, some substrates can be more harmful than others. This is a major con for animals like hamsters, and gerbils who have sensitive respiratory systems. It is important to look at the back of your products label to make sure there is nothing toxic to your pet.

When using sand, chinchillas and degus require a very fine dust while other small mammals need more large grain sand like reptile sand, childerens play sand or cocoa fiber for Syrian hamsters.

Pros:

Cleans Fur

Provides diverse substrate in your pet’s cage

Can be used as a litter box

Entertaining for your pet

Cons:

Wrong types can cause respiratory problems

Can cause dry skin if used too often

Species Specific Requirements:

Roborovski Dwarf Hamster:

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Robo hamsters are also known as “the desert hamster” because they are frequent sand bathers and require around 30% of their entire cage to be sand in order to keep your hamster happy in its ideal enclosure. Robo hamsters are prone to getting greasy fur from over-grooming, to prevent over grooming from occurring make sure your pet has the correct sand bath necessary.

Russian Campbell’s Dwarf Hamster:

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Campbell Dwarves also love the sand and in their natural habitats can occur upon it. Having a small area for your Campbell Dwarf will keep them entertained and happy.

Djungarian Dwarf Hamster:

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Or the Winter White Dwarf, are the same as Campbell’s Dwarves and do not necessarily require a sand bath to be healthy, it is a good option for your animal as they like to dig and play and can find enrichment in their baths. A small dish will work just fine with a small amount of sand.

Syrian Hamster:

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Syrians are the largest of the hamster genus and have a very different way of life than most dwarves. They often will not roll in sand but it is a good option as Syrians will recognize this as an accessible place to go the bathroom. Sand naturally minimizes the odor of urine and it is much easier to dump out a sand bowl instead of individually removing soiled bedding. Syrians also enjoy digging and grooming inside their sand bath and may attempt to hoard food there.

Chinese Hamster:

There is not much researched about the benefits of having a sand bath for these hamsters, though they have lots of energy and need a lot of stimulation to keep them happy, so a small sand bath may work good for your pet

Mongolian Gerbil:

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Like the small animals above having access to a sand bath keeps a gerbil’s fur clean and can prevent any bacteria growth. Gerbils should have a sand bath available at least once and at most five times a week to prevent overbathing and dry or flakey skin.

Duprasi:

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One of the rarer species of small mammal pets, they require unique care and access to a sand bath regularly to keep their fur from becoming dirty and greasy. In the wild, duprasi live in rocky deserts and even create sandy burrows. Around 30-40% of the cage should be sand.

Chinchilla:

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Important to the wellbeing of your Chinchilla, there should be a small dust bath available for around 10 minutes, twice a week. The dust can cause skin irritation and other side affects if offered too often or not enough. Chinchillas will use this to self-clean as well as eliminate extra moisture and oils from their dense fur. It is important to use chinchilla dust, as their coats are much more dense and different from other mammals, their fur cannot be cleansed with regular sand.

Degu:

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Just like chinchillas, degus love having baths with fine-mineral dust instead of regular sand. They use this in the same way as chinchillas to clean their dense fur and eliminate moisture or oils trapped inside. These baths are very enriching, though should only be given about twice a week for 5-10 minutes.