#for tomorrow while i work on stuff

[chirpsythismorning]

Yeah a teaser dropping on ST day would be cool. But can we agree that a DNA board reveal would be infinitely better?

[ryuki-draws]

Merch prep with @charliedzilla in full swing! ✨

[bishopony]

A piece of my tooth just. Fell out while I was flossing. That's what I get for practicing dental hygiene

[larrythefloridaman]

fankids are funny. anyway her name is Present

[cringefailvox]

WRITING IS EASY AGAIN WE'RE SO FUCKING BACK

[inquisitor-apologist]

Have we, as a fandom, progressed to the point that we can realize that Twilight of the Apprentice, while a good episode, is not a particularly great Rebels episode and is certainly the least functional finale in the entirety of Rebels?

[lieutenant-sarcastic]

I dropped my lunch on the floor :(((

[multifandom-nerds-blog]

Everyone who originally followed me for Star Wars rambling (I have 43 followers suddenly, since when?):

The Rex adopting the Domino Twins fanfiction is alive! BEHOLD!

[ofmdee]

eheheheeeee i just sent BU pt 30 to kira to read over 👀

[fulgurbugs]

Hey just wanted to let you know I don't really comment on the doll posts because it's not really my field of expertise (transmasc and tend to avoid that stuff due to bad memories of people getting me dolls and other stereotypically "girl" stuff as a kid) but I still read through them when you post them because I love the way you "review" everything. For this last one, you imply that the eyeballs not being in the doll initially is a fairly common thing with large dolls? I'm curious why is that, do you know? Are the eyes something that could get damaged in transportation? (Also how do you even handle putting the eyeballs in the doll's head that is so disturbing hehe...)

so im not actually huuuuuge into bjds, they tend to have their own sort of community from like playline barbies and monster highs and everything set of collectors, but its to my understanding that basically most large ball-jointed dolls focus far more on their customization aspects than these little blind boxes do.

basically, a high end bjd can be pretty costly, and there’s a ton of different artists/studios out there making custom sculpts for collectors. typically, these are bought as a nude doll with no sort of clothes or wig or anything, and the person who’s buying that doll will buy those separately. part of this customization can be custom eyes, which you put in with putty (and you can use this to do things like give them a side glance, etc)

afaik most of these dolls will include their own set of eyes, but people like to swap out the eye chips for different colors and styles as they please, so the inside of the head is basically empty with eye holes to swap out the eyes

larger dolls usually have something like this instead of the faceplates that the mini ones i have do.

but even then, it’s popular to switch out the eyes of the little dolls too! for some of them on kikagoods i’ve seen additional eye chips etc that you can get.

some of the other little ones i have actually have little paper slips inside instead, and theres already a clear layer on the head so they look like more standard inset eyes

i also have a few more standard fashion dolls that have inset eyes as well! rainbow/shadow high dolls also have them, but they instead use eye “chips” that go in the front, since they aren’t meant to be swapped out like bjd eyes. of course, customizers still find a way, but i just find it interesting that there’s so many different approaches to getting the inset eye look.

as for why i don’t have any problem putting them in, you get desensitized to the “creepy” factor of dissassembled dolls pretty quickly, especially if you like to do customization. i’ve had disembodied parts everywhere, dolls with hair drying left out around sinks with their hands removed, blank faces from taking the paint off. i think at this point i can’t really find dolls creepy anymore. sure, my family will still get jumpscared by the occasional project doll left drying in an unexpected place, but im used to it lol

[scionshtola]

FFXIVWrite2024 Prompt 6 - Halcyon

relationship: Corisande Ymir/Y'shtola Rhul rating: T (minor sensuality near the end) | word count: 922 words Summary: 5.0 and 5.x spoilers. Corisande and Y'shtola visit the newly restored Clearmelt Inn for some time alone together.

The Clearmelt Inn looked a fair sight better than the last time Corisande had seen it, passing by as they fought off sin eaters with the other soldiers. Back then, it had been converted into something of a hospital for wounded soldiers, with the water that poured from the mountains into the large pools behind the inn especially rejuvenating for those who needed to recover. It had fallen into a bit of disrepair, with everyone’s time and energy dedicated to taking care of the wounded rather than the grounds itself. 

But now that order had been restored to the star and less soldiers were in need of the hot springs, the inn had undergone some repairs and was once again open for use to any traveler who wanted to stop by. At least, that was what the invitation Corisande had received had said, along with an offer to bring a guest with her for a free stay at the inn.

Y’shtola had needed little convincing—she and Corisande were both keen for some time together away from the Crystarium. They made the trip by amaro, crossing Lakeland until they reached the mountains the inn was nestled against. When they climbed the stairs to the top of the hill where the inn sat, it was evident that some work had been done. The stones looked as if they had been scrubbed free of grime, the shutters given a fresh coat of paint, and the previously dry flower beds were full of blooms. 

They were greeted by an excitable Mystel woman, whose eyes widened when she saw them.

“Oh, you came!” She clapped her hands and rushed forward to take their bags. She talked as she showed them to their room—her name was Bosta-Bea; she helped run the inn, which was hoping to attract more visitors now that they were not housing many injured soldiers; it had been her idea to invite the Warrior of Darkness, whom she had met when Corisande had stood between her and a sin eater during the assault on the Crystarium.

“I thought, ‘Who needs a visit to the hot springs most? Who could use a relaxing vacation more than anyone?’ And of course, it was only meet that we invite the person who saved us from the sin eaters!” Bosta-Bea stopped outside a door at the end of a hallway, and turned to face them, her cheeks red, broad grin in place.

“‘Twas not saved by me alone,” Corisande said, looking at Y’shtola and squeezing her hand when she smiled at them. “But I appreciate the thought.”

Somehow, Bosta-Bea’s smile grew wider.

***

After sharing dinner and dessert on the patio overlooking the hot springs, Corisande and Y’shtola had gone down to the shallow pools themselves. A Mystel guardsman named Kee-Bostt, who kept watch over the inn in case any fiends still lingered, had suggested there was nothing more rejuvenating than a dip in the hot springs beneath the night sky, watching the stars. 

They chose a spot in one of the lower pools, away from the few other guests making use of the springs. Y’shtola settled herself between Corisande’s knees, her chest pressed to their middle. Though she could not see the night sky, she tipped her head back against their chest anyway, eyes closed in relaxation.

The sun had set long ago, but the evening remained pleasant, and a warm breeze blew across the water. Corisande wrapped her arms around Y’shtola’s chest, holding her close. Warmth flickered in her own chest, mingling with the sense of awe she still felt whenever she held Y’shtola—whenever they folded their hands together, or kissed, or Corisande saw her in bed the moment she woke. The weeks since they had restored the night sky to the First, and she and Y’shtola had finally made the leap to romance, had been some of the happiest in Corisande’s memory. 

There was still work to be done, of course. They still needed to find a way to return the Scions to their bodies on the Source. But for the moment, soaking in the warm water that loosened her limbs, with Y’shtola in her arms and the stars twinkling above their heads, she was happy to relax. 

Corisande leaned forward and pressed a lazy kiss to Y’shtola’s cheek. Y’shtola hummed, almost a question, and they said, “I am glad you are here.”

“We have both earned a few nights off, would you not agree?” Y’shtola tilted her head back to look at them with a smile. “You nearly paid a very dear cost to restore the night to Norvrandt. ‘Tis only right for you to enjoy some time under the stars.”

“Pray remember, however, that we have been provided a rather nice room for the duration of our stay,” Y’shtola continued, lifting a hand to Corisande’s chin when they leaned down to kiss her again, freezing them in place. “Should you grow tired of a pleasant evening outdoors, I am sure we can enjoy ourselves equally as well indoors.”

Corisande laughed, though the warmth that flickered in her chest grew warmer when Y’shtola kissed her. They would find their way to their room soon enough, Y’shtola still in their arms as they tried not to drip too much on their way through the hallway. Until then, Corisande wanted to enjoy the soft warmth of Y’shtola’s lips against their own, and of her body encircled in their arms, in the warming waters beneath the sky they had worked so hard to save, for just a little longer.

[yuukimiyas]

EEEP!!! KISSED!!! I WAS KISSED BY THE CUTE BOY!!! ૮꒰ྀི ∩៸៸៸∩ ‎꒱ྀིა

[kirby-the-gorb]

[phagodyke]

the masculine urge to take a saucepan off thr draining board and bash myself repeatedly over the head with it until I pass out and no longer have to experience feeling Bad 😍

[goleb]

☁️☁️☁️☀️

[cuips-not-cute]

giggling to myself because it's now been over a whole month since i've updated brl and the very sweet gay people in my phone are sending me panicked messages about how much they miss it (i weep. everytime. thank you they are so sweet) and i'm just here tweaking every other line on the long ass draft of ch7 making sure it's *perfect* before i slap it on the internet and retreat back into my cave. feeling loved<3