#ehhh kinda bad but idc

[greansebug]

The Show Must Go On

Huh.

...it's over.

...You've done it.

...Why don't you feel accomplished?

You, slayer of demons.

You saved... well, everyone.

...so why does it feel like a statistic to you?

You gaze out, over the rotten, sludge and garbage filled wastes below- but not before briefly losing your balance on the pole you cling to and damn near having a heart attack...

...It's supposed to be over.

It is over.

You killed her.

...are you not proud? Not proud of yourself?

You put an end to it.

All of it.

And yet, watching her fur char and wither as her lifeless body went up in flames on that bonfire...

...You felt nothing.

Not a thought crossed your mind, not even after all left the procession.

All but you.

And now, here you stand- or, rather, hang- as you feel just as lost as you already were.

Yu hear a deep, rumbling growl from the skies, booming down upon you, your ears automatically pinning back against your skull.

You know what to do.

You waste no time flinging yourself off of the pole you dangle from, precariously landing on another- before toppling over and landing face-first in the mud.

It appears your expertise has not helped much for your proficiency in survival.

Anyhow, you slither through the small entry shaft, small whirrs and clanks of ancient mechanisms ringing through your sensitive eardrums as you fall, slipping deeper through the cramped, claustrophobic pipe, until-

Pop.

You slide out from the exit shaft and land neatly on your feet.Well, you're better at something, at least.

The shelter looks the same as all the others. Cracked and old... it looks as if it barely holds up. And yet, strangely, it does.

A small, pitiful fire pit sits in the middle of the shelter. It is truly miraculous that fire is even possible in this humid environment, even down here, deep below the surface.

You know the drill.

You walk over to the center, seating yourself by the miniscule, ashen pile of charred wood and blackened rubbish...

You could barely even call it a fire pit.

Small pieces of rock-like junk encircle a small collection of flammable material bathed in swathes of ash... You wonder if it can even be lit anymore.

Despite your skepticism, you retrieve a small pouch from your belt...

One that your mother had passed down to you from many years past...

...and took a pinch of fine, red powder from the hide-fashoned strap.

Sprinkling it upon the shoddy, burnt splinters of wood, you lean down, blowing on it softly, sparking a couple small embers- and slowly, but surely, kindling the ash just barely and bringing the flickers of flame to life.

Though small, the fire still burned. Begging to be fanned and given life.

You lean back, propping your arm up on your knee...

...and you finally understand.

You don't feel unworthy, nor unaccomplished.

Simply resigned. Understanding that even after all that has came before you... the show goes on.

The cycle continues, it simply must.

For it is all you know.

@thunder-opossum Had an idea and decided to put it on paper. It's 2 am, so I doubted it was gonna be great, but I needed to put my idea to a use of some kind, and I'm on a bit of a writing kick rn.

Context for the weird fire thing at the end:

A head canon of mine is that Slugcats have a tradition. At the end of every cycle, they ignite a small fire, signifying their ideology of continued survival, even if they're just prolonging the inevitable. The world may be a dying ember by this time, but it is there- and albeit without purpose, surviving is all they know.

The red powder is my interpretation of the weird red stuff Arti puts on grenades to make them explosive. Considering other Slugcats can craft explosives, I took it as some sort of universal thing that all of them had, especially for the weird fire-shelter-tradition thingy.

Also, referring to Sizzle in the second person.

p.s. probably also there's some symbolism with how Arti was burned and how the fire represents the cycle and survival and the world and how Arti was consumed by the cycle but I'm not smart enough to understand it

[mewpirate]

What is one controversial opinion that will get you jumped , whether it be a certain wiki character , the wiki itself , (maybe the Heykids wiki too itself if you wanna count that in ) , or just anything about the fandom that you wish to see improvement on 🤔🧐

[underratedkporn]

Milo for the nsfw alphabet meme??

[3d10fire-damage]

RULES: Tag 10 people you want to know better

Relationship Status: single

Favorite colours: blue... and most others are also Good

Pets: one doggo, a beagle named Bailey. i call her a loaf almost every day

Last song I listened to: Homecoming by Green Day

First fandom: officially i would say Homestuck because i never used that term or could really consider myself to be that big of a fan of anything until then

Hobbies: listening to music, playing games, thinking about writing but not actually writing, obsessing over shit online

Favorite book: i don’t really know... i guess right now it might be Drinking at the Movies by Julia Wertz

Worst thing I’ve eaten: i can’t think of anything that bad at the moment

Favorite place: my apartment i guess

1. Are you named after someone? i don’t think so, though my dad was especially okay with the name when my mom brought it up because of Kate Mulgrew

2. When is the last time you cried? iiiiiidr, probably within the last few months though?

3. Do you like your handwriting? sometimes it’s okay, but other times it SUCKS and i have a habit of erasing a word and rewriting it more than once until it looks “okay”

4. What is your favorite lunch meat? am i allowed to just say ham? if not, bologna i guess??

5. Do you have kids? no and i don’t want any

6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you? yeah maybe... i’d have to be the one to talk first though lol

7. Do you use sarcasm? no. i never use sarcasm, ever.

8. Do you still have your tonsils? yes

9. Would you bungee jump? i fuckin doubt it

10. What is your favorite kind of cereal? fruity pebbles or froot loops maybe

11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? yep

12. Do you think you’re a strong person? ehhh it depends. mentally/emotionally i mean. sometimes i think i can be but i’m never sure. physically, no

13. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? i don’t think i have one

14. What is the first thing you notice about people? their face? maybe hair or outfit if not the face

15: Red or pink? depends on the particular shade. probably red tho

16. What is the least favorite physical thing you like about yourself? i just... look awkward... like idk i find issues with my appearance fairly easily, but IN GENERAL i just feel like i move and act weird and i don’t know how to change it or if i actually can

17. What color pants and shoes are you wearing now? no shoes, gray jeans

18. What was the last thing you ate? some pasta + sauce my dad made

19. What are you listening to right now? The Amazing World of Gumball in the background and my dog breathing loudly next to my door

20. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? some kind of blue

21. Favorite smell? man idk

22. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? my mom, i’m pretty sure

23. Favorite sport to watch? haha

24. Hair color? brown

25. Eye color? hazel

26. Do wear contacts? no. glasses crew

27. Favorite food to eat? stuffing is always a good choice... also PBJ i eat that shit all the time

28. Scary movies or comedy? comedy. i hate jump scares

29: Last movie you watched? maybe School of Rock? i hardly ever watch movies

30. What color shirt are you wearing? uh it’s this sorta off white color

31. Summer or winter? summer. fuck winter in its cold bitter ass.

32. Hugs or kisses? hugs?

33. What book are you currently reading? not really any. but i should be reading, probably

34. Who do you miss right now? my cousin

35. What is on your mouse pad? i dont have an actual mouse pad, i just use old Nintendo Power Pokemon guides

36. What is the last tv program you watched? Steven Universe

37. What is the best sound? music  

38. Rolling Stones or The Beatles? neither, idc about either of them

39. What is the furthest you have ever traveled?  Florida

40. Do you have a special talent? i’m good at writing sometimes

41. Where were you born? indiana. one of the least notable states

42. People you expect to participate in this survey? whoever i tag i guess

Tagged by @frappislazuli with the following questions:

What’s the best gift you’ve ever gotten? (or a really cool one) i was HYPED AF when i opened a Wii on Christmas one year

Can you burp on command? nope

What’s your favorite physical thing you like about yourself? mehhhhhh maybe my eyes or my hair?? idk

What do you usually default to when you’re mindlessly drawing? for some reason lizards/dragons used to be my go-to? now it’s just more common for me to write stuff out in block letters or cursive, but for actual drawings i guess i draw my ocs

What do you like most about the place you live in currently? idk, it’s my house and there’s a dog and standards are generally pretty low for being a human in this area. plus my friends all live in this town

Do you have siblings? nope

Where’s your favorite restaurant to eat? i don’t think i have one tbh. i hardly ever eat at restaurants

Do you wear makeup regularly? i never wear any of it

What’s your typing speed? it’s pretty fast but i make mistakes CONSTANTLY

Do you believe in astrology? not at all, really

What’s your favorite type of sandwich? PBJ. uninteresting but it’s a reliable standby.

MY 11 QUESTIONS FOR THOSE WHO GOT TAGGED

If you could be in an important position of power, would you do it?

Favorite Pokemon?

Is there something that can cheer you up, without fail?

Is there anything you would say to your high school self?

What breed of dog would you be?

What fictional character would you want to be best friends with?

What’s your aesthetic?

Favorite flavor of Kool-Aid?

Do you get secondhand embarrassment?

Are there any games, movies, etc. that you know are kinda bad but can’t help but love anyway?

Do you take Oreos apart before you eat them?

I tag whoever sees it that wants to do it. also @biggaybunny and @lorienleylines

[itakesurveys]

Survey 288

Boyfriend & I are taking this survey together; 

when did you last see someone you know in public? Joshua: hmmmm.. i think it was my uncle in target.  Zachary: no idea. i had to be years. 

do you enjoy going to the dentist? Joshua: ehhh no my favorite place.  Zachary: whatever. idc. 

when did you last eat something you didn’t like? Joshua: hmmm... no idea. i don’t eat things i don’t like?  Zachary: today.. a breakfast sandwich from McDonalds. 

do you think you’d survive if zombies took over the world? Joshua: 10000%  Zachary: ^^^ i’d kick all their asses. 

when did you last hang out with a bunch of friends at one time? Joshua: after my best friends wedding.  Zachary: like a month ago. 

what kind of music is your least favorite? Joshua: hmmmm... christian rock?  Zachary: country? 

are you and your best friend complete opposites? Joshua: no 1000% the same. Zachary: i wouldn’t say complete opposites. 

would people around you say you’re regularly a mean person? Joshua:  no.  Zachary: ^^^^ 

do you like the color yellow at all? Joshua:  YES MY FAV. i do love yellow roses.  Zachary: yeah. 

if you were to write a novel, what would it be about? Joshua: hmmm.. . pop culture?  Zachary: fantasy, or my life story? 

how many times have you logged in to Bzoink? Joshua: no idea what that is?  Zachary: never. 

are you currently pretending to be someone’s friend? Joshua:  nahhhh. can’t be bothered.  Zachary: nope i’m not. 

are you an impatient person? Joshua:  nah.  Zachary: sometimes. yes. 

are you afraid to watch movies that have sex scenes with your friends? Joshua:  lol.... no.  Zachary: bring on the sex. haha. 

who sings the last song you listened to? Joshua: little mix.  Zachary: ^^^ 

why do you think some actors don’t want to see their movies/shows? Joshua:  i can see that. people are super critical of themselves.  Zachary: embarrassed. 

do you think fortune tellers are the devil’s messengers? Joshua: no  no no.  Zachary: that sounds so stupid. 

would you rather use napkins or paper towels? Joshua:  paper towels i guess?  Zachary: ^^ 

do you go to the pool in the summer time very often? Joshua:  nah.  Zachary: nah. 

have you ever had a serious issue involving your eyes? Joshua:  nahhh.  Zachary:  i can’t see shiiit. 

have you ever watched South Park? who’s your favorite character? Joshua: yeah here and there.  Zachary: i don’t care about it. 

do you have sensitive teeth? Joshua:  nope.  Zachary: yeah, sure. kinda. 

do you enjoy or hate snow days? why is this your choice? Joshua: i enjoy snowdays, dah.  Zachary: ^^^ 

do you turn pale when you get sick? Joshua:  yes.  Zachary: yesss. 

does it bother you to get shots in the mouth? does it hurt? Joshua: ummm yes. gross.  Zachary: you don’t really feel it. 

when did you last talk seriously with one of your parents? Joshua: mmmm no idea. month ago.  Zachary: let me check my texts. this past Wednesday. 

what is the day of the week currently? Joshua:  sunday.  Zachary: ^^ 

is anything exciting coming up in the next three months? Joshua:  moving! Zachary: ^^^^ 

do you ever borrow money from someone? Joshua: nahhh.  Zachary: yeah, my broke af. 

when did you last kiss someone on the cheek? who was it? Joshua:  my doood. this morning.  Zachary: ^^  like 30 min ago. 

do you have a lot of enemies, or not so much? Joshua: nahhh. people do seem to judge me tho.  Zachary: nahh. because i don’t care enough. 

can you count backwards from 100 without a mistake? Joshua: idk.  Zachary: ya, its numbers. just count backwards. 

do you have any friends you’ve had since birth? Joshua:  yes. andrea.  Zachary: my sister & cousins. 

do you care if your friends talk badly about you? Joshua: dahhh.  who are they?  Zachary: I”M SORRY WHAT WAS SAID? lol. if they talk bad they aren’t friends? 

would you rather drink out of a straw or just the cup alone? Joshua:  strawwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.  Zachary: depends on what i’m drinking. 

does anyone ever say they miss you often? Joshua: yes.  Zachary: my dood even though we are together everyday. 

would you rather become a wizard or a vampire, if you had the choice? Joshua: wizard.  Zachary: ^^^ 

is there anyone out there who has made you feel miserable? Joshua:  prob.  Zachary: ya. 

do you have a problem answering personal questions? Joshua: nope.  welll... maybe yes.  Zachary: sometimes yes. most of the time. 

what color is the vacuum-cleaner in your house? Joshua: white.  Zachary: i don’t even know where the vacuum cleaner is. 

have you already moved out of your parents’ house? Joshua: yes. but i’m back but leaving this month.  Zachary: yes. 

are your parents divorced, married or separated? Joshua:  divorced.  Zachary: ^^ 

have you ever thought you might just have obsessive compulsive disorder? Joshua:  i did as a child. i had so much built up anxiety i use to be super anal and collect things. i collected my toys rather then playing with them and excessive cleaning but then i broke from it after i came out and accepted myself. but now i struggle with the major opposite.  Zachary: yes. 

do you think it’s rude to text someone else while on a date? Joshua: yes.  Zachary: well dah. 

what is the funniest movie you’ve ever seen? Joshua: hmmmm Bridesmaids?  Zachary: The Heat? Scary Movie 2? 

what are your views on our current president? Joshua: AMERICAN TRASHHHHH. Zachary: in short. NEXTTTTT. 

has one of your websites ever quit operating or shut down? were you sad? Joshua: xanga! myspace.  Zachary: nah. 

is it awkward to see your best friend’s parents out in public? Joshua: umm no?  Zachary: i say “heyyyyyyy” 

who is the person you talk to the most in your house? Joshua:  my dood.  Zachary: my boyfriend. 

is there a television show out there that you never miss? Joshua:  a lot of them. Zachary: right now, the last and final season of Arrow. 

what movie have you seen too many times to be healthy? Joshua:  Titanic, The Danish Girls  Zachary: Resident Evil. 

what are the last two digits of your phone number? Joshua:  25.  Zachary: YOU WISH YOU KNEWW. 

does it creep you out to see people with mullets? Joshua:  no. it’s sad.  Zachary: it’s fucking gross. 

what is your biggest responsibility in your household? Joshua: supporting my dood.  Zachary: wearing a burger king crown, dah. haha. 

how cold did it get where you live last winter? Joshua:  idk. -3?  Zachary: idk, wasn’t that bad of winter. 

do you ever wish you could go back in time to redo something? Joshua: yes.  Zachary: yes. 

ever accidentally pull out a filling from your tooth? Joshua: omg noo.  Zachary: nooo i don’t have any cavities. 

do you ever wonder what your exes are doing? Joshua: not even a little.  Zachary: no. 

have you ever been caught in a huge lie with your parents? Joshua: i’m sure?  Zachary: no, because i don’t care and never felt i need to lie. fuck it. 

do you ever listen to the radio anymore? Joshua: nahhh.  Zachary: i like talk shows in the morning. 

does it bother you to have personal conversations with people? Joshua: depends.  Zachary: didn’t i answer this. 

ever ride in a limo? when did you last do so? Joshua:  yes prom.  Zachary: ya, i road in a limo on way to britney spears concert. 

do any of your body parts hurt at this moment in time? Joshua: yes my back.  Zachary: my left ball. haha. 

are you sober at the time being? Joshua: yes.  Zachary: yes but not for longg. 

do any of your friends constantly do things to annoy you? Joshua: no.  Zachary: nah. do you have any friends? 

when did you last eat a Starburst? what color was it? Joshua:  not my thang.  Zachary: idk, april? 

have you ever lied to someone and said they could sing when they couldn’t? Joshua: nahhh.  Zachary: no. 

do you ever call backstabbers out on what they do? Joshua:  can’t be bothered.  Zachary: fuck yeah, don’t be fake hoe. 

how many people in the world do you trust? Joshua: idk, 5.  Zachary: idk, 3.