#fear of the ocean

[the-ellia-west]

Thalassophobia

The world we live in is a beauty of color and a wonder of life. Across it, more water than land, millions of creatures across its surface. But 10x more in water than on land. 10x more life in a place we can't breathe.

Wide expanses of water. The deep blue of the sea almost as deep as the blue of the sky. Stretching so far your eyes couldn't find anything but space. In one lives the type of creature half your size with soft feathers, and in the other lives things 4x the size of the busses you travel in.

A Blue so deep it blocks almost all sunlight. A blue so deep we haven't discovered 80% of it. A blue so deep something with millions of teeth could be swimming blow you and yourself never know.

A blue where you can hardly move and everything in it is faster than you. You're still, appreciating the blue all around you when a massive shape breaks through the darkness below you with little effort. Eyes half the size of your body and bigger teeth. Many can't eat you, but many more can, and you couldn't fight back because the thick water you can't breath inhibits your movement.

The water that can kill you hundreds of ways. The water you need to survive but can't drink. The salt in your eyes and your lungs, as massive things pass you, and you have no wall to press backa against. No way to know what's where because their eyes are accustomed to the depths, and yours aren't. Some part of you holding out for so long you know you'd never survive.

Fish and fathoms.

A fear of heights but you fall slower on air you can't breathe while things that can eat you surround you at every direction.

HOW ARE YOU PEOPLE NOT SCARED OF THE OCEAN??!??!?!?

[clone-anon]

Hi Clone Anon! I saw you could write a version of you Monnk story where they don't go into the water. Could you please write that version too? I don't know if I could be brave enough to go in the ocean.

Of course!

Commander Monnk x GN!Reader

Summary: Based on the prompt from the first Monnk x Reader fic. Early relationship for Monnk and reader with a date on the beach.

Warnings: reader has thalassophobia, gets near the water but not in the water, kissing and cuddling

You were supposed to meet Monnk on the beach for your fourth date. You were a little nervous about the water, but didn't mind the sand. This particular beach had a very wide swath of sand and pebbles before you even got close to the water. The weather was perfect and the waves were calm. It was a beautiful day and you found a spot under some trees.

You looked around, searching for him. You were right on time, but didn't see him anywhere. Just then you noticed him waving from the water. He'd been swimming just past a sand bar. You stepped closer, but stayed on the sand and completely avoided the water. You waved back and smiled at him. He looked gorgeous as the sun lit up his face. He looked so comfortable out there.

Monnk quickly decided if you weren't coming in, then he would come out to join you. He swam to shore and jogged up to you.

"Hey," he said, reaching for your hand. "Want to come in? The water feels great."

You bit your lip and shook your head. He was the one who had suggested the beach, but you didn't have the heart to admit you were scared of the water. Now you couldn't ignore it.

"Something wrong," he asked, looking concerned.

"No," you said, squeezing his hand a little. "I'm happy to see you. I'm just deathly scared of the ocean."

"Oh, well then let's just sit on the beach together. That okay?"

You smiled and nodded, walking him to your blanket under the trees.

"You look so natural out there in the water," you said, sitting down together.

"Wasn't always that way," he replied. "Took a lot of getting used to." After a pause he added, "You okay to be on the beach? We could go somewhere else." He searched your eyes. You got lost in his and without thinking you leaned forward and kissed him. He was surprised, but kissed you back just as tenderly.

"I'm fine here right now," you said. "Actually, I brought this." You reached into your bag and pulled out a hammock. He beamed at you and helped you set it up between the trees. You laid in it together and watched the leaves above you blow in the gentle breeze. You spent the afternoon talking about everything and nothing, only leaving the hammock briefly to get some ice cream.

After you laid in the hammock again, you said, "Sorry about not getting in the water."

"He put an arm around you and kissed your cheek. "It's okay. I'd choose this with you over swimming any day."

[randoaccnt]

Part one of my fear series- Thalassophobia.

[wannabeblockb]

I just learned that my baby Whipped Cream Cookie has thalassophobia (fear of the ocean).

When Dark Choco learns this, he decides to take Whipped Cream on a surprise romantic boat ride to help him overcome his fear.

Unfortunately, Whipped Cream spends the whole time clinging to his hubby and staying far away from the side of the ship for fear of falling into the ocean.

[greeneyedsigma]

Don’t mind me, just having a fear-induced panic attack trying to dive under the water in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.

Thalassophobia is wild.

[cultofmothman]

day 7 - thallasophobia

woo yippee thalassophobia (not quite sure how to spell that one) this one is interesting for me bc i do have thalassophobia but im also v intrigued by it

i did miss yesterday but it wasnt my fault (it was absolutely 100% my fault and there is no way to spin it where it wouldnt be my fault). who knows maybe ill swap in the clownsona prompt if i come across any later that i rlly cant make myself do but for now im gonna let it go

[paintato]

What type of outdated mode of transport would you be most willing to ride on?

Old steam train on tracks that are no longer there?

Old steamboat that stops at docks that washed away decades ago?

A carriage the driver of which you can't make out?

A plane that landed without sound and whose sheet metal side gleams in the cloud filled night as the door on the side swings open?

Horseback riding in a valley you can't see the end of?

Which ever you pick 'adventure' awaits.

I do loves trains. Like alot. Train simulator is one of my comfort games. But one where there are no tracks? That gives Spirited Away vibes and I don’t know if I would survive in a world like that.

A carriage with a driver I can’r make out eh sounds like beginning to a horror movie and I can’t handle horror to any degree. I would die of fear within 3 seconds.

The only time you will catch me on a plane is when I finally get around to moving to another country. Until then my feet are firmly on the ground. No thank you.

I love horses. And riding through a valley I can’t see the end of doesn’t seem so bad? So over all of them I would most likely go with this one. >:D Adventure awaits!!!

[lolmanthecat]

*nod nod*

[holographings]

my troubled perfect princess who deserves 400 years in jail <3

[mmelolabelle]

Adar had to die because if he, Gil-Galad and Elendil were all in Middle Earth at the same time there would have simply been too much Dad Energy ™️ for the populace to handle. They would have defeated Sauron through sheer “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed” force alone.

[lostgoosebe]

Possession era was definitely one of my favs omg

[clone-anon]

Hi Clone-Anon I would like to make a request. I have always been scared of deep water even though I can swim in a pool. Can I get something that's early relationship for a gender neutral reader with Commander Monnk? lie a day on the beach and he finds out you aren't sure about going in the water?

Absolutely! This is my first time writing Monnk so let's see what happens.

Commander Monnk x GN!Reader

Warnings: swimming in the ocean, reader does get in the ocean so if you want a version outside of the water let me know Anon, holding on to each other, hugs, kisses, this is the Clone Anon blog so you're getting fluff

"You coming," Monnk called, already far enough into the waves that he was chest-deep.

"Yeah," you replied, trying to smile back to him. You looked down at your feet as each wave covered your ankles and buried your toes a little deeper in the sand. You took a few steps forward and Monnk approached you. He didn't want to leave you behind. He didn't say anything but reached for your hand. You walked into the water with him and paused once you got to be waist-deep. The waves weren't rough, but you felt your heart pounding in your chest. It almost felt like you couldn't breathe.

"What is it," he asked.

Your attempted grin looked more like a grimace. This was date number four and you were still getting to know each other. You thought a day at the beach could be fun and while the picnic part was, you weren't completely sure about the swimming part.

"I'm scared of water," you replied.

"Water or the ocean," he asked, remembering when he met you, you'd been wading in a small pool at your friend's house.

"It's the deep water that worries me," you admitted. You felt him squeeze your hand a little.

"We can stay on the beach," he offered. "Or if you want to go further, you can hang on to me."

"Are you sure," you asked. "I don't want to ruin the fun."

He pulled you in for a hug and replied, "You're not ruining anything. I just want to spend time with you."

You decided to at least try to go further. He was a fantastic swimmer and if you were going to try to enjoy the deep ocean, you felt he was someone who would make sure you didn't get hurt. You took your time walking further into the ocean. He made sure you always were holding on to each other in some way. He was more than comfortable in the water, his strong legs kicking through the depths. You faced him, trying to tread water along with him and keeping your hands on his shoulders. You started to find a rhythm and had to admit that you even enjoyed the feeling of weightlessness.

When a fish swam up against your leg, you practically jumped on to him. He held you, treading water while keeping your head well above it.

"It's okay," he said reassuringly. "It's just a fish. We're not out deep enough for anything to get us. I promise."

You wrapped your arms around him and took a few calming breaths. After a little while, you started to relax again. You enjoyed his company and felt like you could get used to this. You started noticing some of what was in the water around you.

"Look at that shell," you said, trying to point to one that seemed to be a brighter color than the others that lay around it. Monnk swam you both closer to land so you could stand up, water not only up to your waist.

"Wait here," he said, diving back into the water and retrieving the shell. He handed it to you and kissed your cheek. You cupped his face and returned the kiss, getting lost in his eyes and thinking it might be nice to have another date on the beach soon.

[llamagoddessofficial]

Beach episode with the bad Sanses

Why does "take my idiot henchmen to a secluded beach to blow off some steam" 100% sound like something Nightmare would do? He'll bring you along too. The boys can't relax when their beloved favourite human isn't there. You're like a therapy kitten a bunch of giant terrifying fighting hounds refuse to go anywhere without.

Horror doesn't like deep water, too many bad memories of a certain fish monster, so he's staying away from the sea. But he does like the sound it makes... the waves are wonderful, they're something other than his own thoughts to concentrate on. He'll sit on the sand, with a hat over his face, listening to the ocean and enjoying the sun soaking into his old bones. Might even fall asleep. For the love of God, keep Killer away from him, his 'prank' attempts on the sleeping giant will not end well for anyone. Don't let him catch you when he's looking tired - he'll drag you up against him and snore into your hair until the sun goes down.

It's weird to see Dust without his hood. You half expected him to even wear it to the beach, but it makes sense he wouldn't. There's enough dust on that thing already, he probably doesn't want to get sand on it as well. He'll spend most of his time resting in the shade (why is he wearing sunglasses when he doesn't have eyes?), but if you ask him to, he'll venture into the sun. You're the only one who can convince him to do anything fun. Out of all of them, he's the one who'll go get you something to eat. He'll randomly disappear, then quietly return with ice cream, or crepes, or smoothies. Just three, though - one for him, one for you, and one for Horror because it'd just be rude to not get him food. He won't tell Killer where he got it.

Killer is having a great time. He will be ogling your beach outfit, it doesn't matter what it is, he'll stare and flirt as often as he possibly can. He wants to play volleyball or football, have you bury him in the sand, take stupid posed pictures, stay until sunset and start a barbecue, he's having an amazing time. This is his dream. If you can keep him company, please do, because it'll keep him on good behaviour - if you leave him alone for five minutes he's going to start annoying the other skeletons. By the end of the day someone is dunking him in the ocean, at least once. Probably Dust.

Nightmare will sit on a chair, under the darkest umbrella you've ever seen, without a speck of sunlight reaching him. He won't engage with the other skeletons at all and it seems like they know to give him his space. He'll be delighted to chat to you, if you come up to him, but other than that he just... vibes there, alone. Makes you wonder why he even came to the beach, since he clearly will do whatever it takes to avoid light.

He bought you along because the other skeletons want you around, sure. But he also bought you because he could tell you needed the stress relief. He likes just sitting back and listening to you enjoying yourself, watching the happy feelings roll off you - they're nice to see, even if he can't eat them.

Not that he'll ever say it aloud, but he planned this day out almost entirely for you.

[cloudysunflowr]

·｡°‧ “𝓜𝔂 𝓻𝓲𝓹𝓹𝓵𝓮” ·｡°‧

·｡°‧ “𝓜𝔂 𝔀𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓸𝓻”·｡°‧

The nicknames they had for each other.

And I can imagine just the sounds of the waterfall around them as ocean creatures swim about and Aiden gawks in wonder and amazement JSJDKS

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞·｡°‧ 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 ·｡°‧ 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 ·｡°‧𓆝 𓆟 𓆞

I love how this came out, makes me all soft

[onenicebugperday]

Hello!

No bug picture but a thank you. I always felt slightly panicky when I saw insects. Then I came across your tumblr and started seeing how interesting and beautiful (in their own ways) they are. I did a lot of gardening today and saw wasps and wood lice and all kind of different weevils and ants. And it was so nice to share the sunny morning with them. So thank you for what you do I certainly changed my perspective. And I feel now so much more comfortable being outside.

That's great news! Gardening definitely puts you in close contact with a lot of tiny pals :)