#hashtags galore

[cherrychan-0110]

The most canon Owl House character, Empress Roselyn ✨🌹🔮

[brianerickson]

guess I really, REALLY liked Omori, huh...

[sulliedsorrow]

every year on his birthday dazai sends him a wine bottle full of grape juice. he changes the labels and puts it somewhere where chuuya would see it immediately. attached is always some generic happy birthday card. chuuya drank it without thinking the first time and immediately spat it out because, surprise surprise, grape juice tastes like absolute shit. he immediately found dazai and poured the rest of it over his head. before his next birthday he changes his locks, but there it is on the 29th of april, nestled in a decorative basket full of fake flowers. he doesn’t bother the third year.

two minutes past midnight on the day of his 19th birthday, his doorbell rings. on the welcome mat is a familiar basket, and that godforsaken bottle of juice.

chuuya throws it at the wall and is silent as it shatters. he watches the purple seep into the wallpaper, the liquid dripping into the carpet. it’s weeks before the smell dissipates.

on his 20th he's almost expecting it. two minutes past midnight, a bell ringing, a bottle on his mat. he puts it in the fridge and doesn't touch it for months.

for his 21st he's prepared. he hides at the end of the hallway by the corner, watching and waiting. midnight comes. two minutes pass, then ten, then fifteen. at half past he gives up and enters his apartment again, only to find the basket sitting innocently on his couch.

his legs shake as he walks to it, and he startles when he sees a nondescript white card tied to the neck of the bottle. on it is written "always so predictable chuuya" with a crude smiley face drawn beneath the text.

chuuya breathes in deeply. he wants to scream, wants to break something, wants to smash the bottle and every bottle in his cellar and rip off the arms of his couch and tear down the plaster in his wall and shake dazai and ask him why.

instead, he goes to the fridge, and places the bottle next to the first. he doesn’t leave his apartment that day.

[amarissssa]

Hayst going back to childhood and the first thing to do is be invested to a very emotional scarring (for me) fic

[ahandfulofm0ss]

Girldad and his autistic artificially made daughter

[yaboiblast]

How fucking rad would it be if there was an absolutely horrible, just the WORST, the human-rights-violating type of psycho bastard.

And then they finally get caught for their atrocities.

Of course, the people want them to be brutalized cause duh!.. but then.

The legal-person character who oversees the trial objects to the public opinion. For them, *everyone* deserves a fair, compete trial and to serve out their sentence (and nothing else. Put down the pitchforks please)

Maybe they protect the criminal from the peoples aggression, maybe they dont

This is very different than the treatment the criminal usually gets and theyre flabbergasted in a pleasant way but they would not admit to it

And it makes something change in the criminal... not them becoming a decent person tho lol.

They haven't had someone be this kind to scum like them and it makes them feel things (not knowing this isnt "kindness" to the legal-person, but simply what they'd do for anyone...)

Criminal becomes fixated on the legal-person (up to interpretation whether its romantic/platonic/something else), and either doesnt care if the legal-person's intentions were different, wanting to test their morals...

Or they care very much, are heartbroken for the first time in their life and fly off the handle

[sylvies-chen]

OFMD WEEK 2023

Ahoy there, pirates! OMFD season 2 is right around the corner so I wanted to organize an official OFMD WEEK to celebrate! I’ve tried to come up with some original prompts for each day, and it will run from Sunday, September 24th to Saturday, September 30th right before season 2 drops. Make sure to use the hashtag #OFMDWeek2023 so that we can locate your works and keep it all in one place. I hope many of you are able to participate and support those who do by liking and reblogging their posts, as well as reblogging this to get the word around! I’ll be posting reminders and updates leading up to it. Have fun and get creative with it!!

OFMD Week Prompts:

Day 1 (September 24th): Favourite crew member

Writers: write a fic about a character’s past or origins if they haven’t already been explored in the show. It’s your last chance to cement any headcanons into writing before season 2 adds new info to the mix on your favourite crew member

Gifmakers: freestyle/favourite character’s highlights

Artists: freestyle

Day 2 (September 25th): Music Monday

Writers: you know the drill, it’s song lyric title time!! Use lyrics from songs of your choice to inspire a story

Gifmakers: either use song lyrics from songs of your choice in your gifsets OR use your favourite song feature from season 1 in your gifsets

Artists: draw the crew/characters as your favourite bands or singers! wanna see Ed as Prince? Stede in full ABBA gear? The crew as KISS? Queen? Draw them at the Eras Tour? Get creative with it!

Day 3 (September 26th): Recurring themes/symbols

Writers: put your favourite recurring themes or symbols to action and expand them in a fic

Gifmakers: favourite recurring themes/symbols (i.e. the red handkerchief, the petrified orange, the lighthouse, the teal earring, the kraken, etc.) OR parallels

Artists: incorporate your favourite colour motif or symbol into your artwork

Day 4 (September 27th): Favourite ships

Writers: FLUFF GALORE! Since season 2 will undoubtedly serve us much angst, your mission is to write something as delightful and fluffy as can be for your favourite ships

Gifmakers: favourite ship + best moments from season 1

Artists: similar to the writers, draw your favourite ships, from canon couples to rarepairs, doing something fluffy and domestic

Day 5 (September 28th): AU/Crossover Mania

Writers: write any AUs or crossovers that you would want to see!!

Gifmakers: FREE SPACE - this is a hard one to attempt for gifsets so consider this day your day to post whatever creative, colourful, or fun gifsets you may have planned!

Artists: draw OFMD character(s) in an alternate universe OR crossing paths with another fictional universe entirely 👀

Day 6 (September 29th): Friendship Friday

Writers: prompt is found family or friendship fluff! take the time to explore in writing your favourite on screen (or not yet seen) friendships

Gifmakers: favourite crew moments or friendship moments from season 1

Artists: draw an unlikely duo and a passtime they’d both enjoy (or just any friendship from the show, this one has lots of flexibility to it)

Day 7 (September 30th): Season 2 theories and trailer moments

Writers: this is the last chance to get in any speculation fics!

Gifmakers: favourite moments and looks from the trailer

Artists: draw your predictions or your favourite outfits from the promos

Again, make sure to tag all your work using the #OFMDWeek2023 tag!

Oh, and post this to Twitter if you can. Get the word around! Happy creating everyone, season 2 is on its way! 🏳️‍🌈

[alphabetatoes]

sweet dreams are made of these (v. sanji x reader)

a.n.: finished yuri!!! on ice and also had an awful day so i needed some good old fashioned domestic fluff to fill the void! everyone's favorite sanji simp reporting for duty ☝️🤓. also updated the links to my masterlist and ask box. (hashtag housekeeping things) summary: reader falls asleep on sanji's lap and he falls in love all over again. domestic fluff galore. c.w.: established relationship, maybe possibly ooc, not a warning but tried to be as gender neutral as possible!, no beta we post like men w.c.: 340

Once again, it was time for movie night aboard the Straw Hat’s ship. As per tradition, Sanji would divvy up the perfect dinner for you to dine on while watching the selected film on the ship deck. And now that everyone had taken their rightful spots- yours being in Sanji’s lap -the movie could begin.  

At some point during the second half of the film, fatigue crept up on you. The other Straw Hats had made their merry ways to bed, leaving you and the cook cuddled up on the deck. He kept you wrapped up in his lap, with your face nuzzled in his neck. You were drooling, and a small amount of it was pooling on his sleep shirt. But he didn’t mind. There was something so domestic about the situation. A strange comfort And that was one of the many reasons he’d fallen in love with you. Your light snores sent butterflies through his chest. Everything about you made Sanji want to melt into pure bliss. He places a chaste kiss on your temple.

“I think it’s time for bed, sweetheart.” He whispers in your ear, careful not to startle you.

You manage to let out a drowsy “Mhmm.” in acknowledgement, refusing to get up from your extremely comfortable position. 

Sanji takes the hint and delicately lifts you in his arms, carrying you to your bedroom. Once you’ve reached your destination, he lays you down under the covers and joins you in bed. He brushes his fingertips against your waist, lightly pulling you into him. You let out a soft chuckle, and he swears he’s fallen in love all over again. You tangle your legs into his, relishing in the solace of his body heat.

 “You’re hot.” 

It was true in both the literal and hyperbolic sense. But right now, you wanted nothing more than to remedy your freezing legs and he had the cure.

“Thanks, doll.” 

You give him a playful slap on the shoulder but move closer into him, ready to envelope yourself in sleep.

[m4rs-ex3]

ok but it is so funny thinking about if yr were real. oh my god these two fuckers would become internet GODS.

like twitter would have already long yassified wille but then the video comes out and everyone loses their shit. they are instantly queer icons. fancams galore. couple's costume of the year is literally them. they are dubbed mothers.

the speech? oh lord. trending hashtag on all platforms within seconds. it becomes a viral tiktok audio. they become reaction pics. the cursed tee shirts with their faces start rolling out.

their official relationship? simon's instagram shenanigans? the goddamn abdication??!?!? pop culture will never be the same. they get their own float at pride. public school bathroom shrines. new stupid tumblr inside joke. hundreds of people saying "is this year even real"

[neil-gaiman]

This was going to be a post, but turned into an ask:

does it still count as a double dactyl if it has conjunctions as part of the metric? Is it ok to break lines before the sixth syllable? So many specificities...

Higgledy-piggledy

Lucifer Morningstar

Names he had many 

And titles galore

Brightest of angels and

Lord of all demons; plus

None had been hashtagged 

On Tumblr before

Enjambment is always an option. And do not worry: there are no longer functioning double dactyl police in this degenerate day and age.

[jojoseames]

It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, everyone, we're only a few days away from October, the season of crisp leaves, pumpkin spice everything, costumes, candy, horror movies galore...and daily art challenges!

This year I'm so extra excited, because I'm collaborating with my dear friend, the amazing artist Melissa Yee (aka, @theboneforest : https://linktr.ee/theboneforest !) in a real Fastball Special of a challenge! We're both going to be using the focused totality of our artistic powers and doing daily drawings themed around those merry Marvel mutants -- the X-Men -- in a little project we're calling the Uncanny X-Tober! There will be no quarter asked and none given, and we invite anyone and everyone to join us (even if you're a flatscan!)

I came up with the prompt list, and Melissa made this truly x-ceptional graphic and came up with the hashtag! Thank you, Melissa!

All you have to do to participate is to draw (or otherwise create) anything X-Men related according to our listed prompts, and tag it wherever you post on social media with the hashtag #xTober2024. Draw as many or as few pictures as you like, and be as minimalistic or as detailed as you want. I tried to keep every theme as broad as possible so that anyone participating has every opportunity to draw all their favorite X-Men characters and concepts. Nothing made the list if I couldn't think up a minimum of five different interpretations off the top of my head!

So welcome to #xTober2024 -- Hope you survive the experience!

X-Tober Prompts:

1. Life

2. Blue

3. Metal

4. Love

5. Student

6. Air

7. Body

8. Teacher

9. Gold

10. Danger

11. Suit

12. Earth

13. Black

14. Friendship

15. Jewel

16. Mind

17. FIre

18. Enemy

19. Red

20. Water

21. Teamwork

22. Space

23. Hate

24. Green

25. Energy

26. Time

27. Ally

28. Wood

29. White

30. Family

31. Death

[pillowfriendly]

When I renew my ffxiv sub in a few days, I'm looking forward to joining y'all in #fishernation -- up till now it's been my least favorite gathering job but you and your friends make it look so fun!!

ANOTHER JOINS THE FISHING GAME

I GUESS THE #NATION IS TO BLAME

BEFORE YOU TACKLE YOUR OWN LIST

HERE'S SOME TIPS TO GET THE GIST

A FISHER'S HEART (LEFT SIDE, IN CHEST)

BURNS BRIGHTLY FOR THEIR GATH'RING QUEST

ALL THIS YOU KNOW, AS IT'S OUR JEST

AMONG OUR BITS PERHAPS THE BEST

BUT CHIEF INSIDE THE FISHER'S HEART:

A LOVE OF RHYMES AND PLAYING PART

IN POSTS OF PISCINE POETRY

SO WOULD YOU JOIN OUR BAND OF THREE?

WE COULD BE FOUR, OR EVEN MORE

YOU'RE ALL WELCOME; THERE'S NO DOOR

WE HAVE NO TENETS, NO REAL CORE

JUST SHANTYS AND #HASHTAGS GALORE!

I'M GLAD OUR FUN'S INSPIRED YOU

IT'S PARTY TIME FOR THIS OL' CREW

A SUN-BRIGHT FLASH OF SCALE AND FIN:

ANOTHER FISHER'S BEEN #REELED IN! 🎣

[ffviiibingo]

Welcome to FFVIII Bingo!

Welcome to FFVIII Bingo, a sister-blog to FFVIII Character Week!

Once or twice a year, you can request up to 3 bingo cards with 9 prompts to unleash your creative power through some love for this amazing game! Make sure to follow us so you know when you can request your cards!

Rules & Info

Just make sure to read and follow our very simple rules:

no bashing: the purpose of this challenge is to show love, not hatred!

avoid crossovers: let's concentrate on this fandom please!

tag everything properly: not everything is everyone's cup of tea, so let's respect that by tagging properly your works :)

be respectful: feedback is encouraged, but not mandatory. If you decide to comment, though, please don't be rude. We all love this game!

Now, for the bingo cards:

You can request your cards until March 31, 2024.

You can request up to 3 cards. Please submit a request for every single card.

Fanfictions, fanarts, fanvideos, music, graphics... it's up to you!

You can use as many prompts as you wish in one single work. If you want, you can use all of them in one work!

You can start posting on May 1, 2024 until September 30, 2024.

Please make sure to use the correct ratings and tags.

Works will be reblogged on Tumblr only; make sure to use tag @ffviiibingo and use #ffviiibingo when you publish your works.

If you have questions, please use the Ask function on Tumblr!

Request your card

You can request your card with this form. Every user can get up to 3 cards (please submit one request per card!).

You will receive your card as soon as possible.

The form will close on March 31, 2024.

Types of prompts

You can choose between the following prompts:

Random rule: your prompts will be completely random.

Character prompts: you'll receive prompts related to the character you chose.

Places prompts: self-explanatory. Random prompts from places, but not only cities!

Guardian Forces: our greatest strength in the game!

Lore: prompts taken from snippets of dialogue, in-game guide, magazines...

Balamb Garden Network: not only SeeDs! Staff, students... basically original characters galore.

Secondary characters: prompts regarding secondary characters.

BONUS: the SeeD Exam!

Submissions

Submission can be posted in the AO3 collection (you can find it here) and through the submission form. if your story has multiple chapters, the form must be submitted for every chapter. On tumblr, you can tag @ffviiibingo and/or using the hashtag #ffviiibingo.

All submissions will be periodically reblogged, both here and on the sister blog, provided they are sent through the submission form.

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📝The card request form is now closed! New card request window will open in October, 2024. 📝 Submission form 🗃️ Bingo cards archive 🖊️ Group Writing Challenge 🏆 Team Competition 2024 🔥 Challenge words 📚 AO3 collection ❓ Questions&Answers (or send yours) 🔖 Sister blog: FFVIII Character Week

[formulacherry]

Ok Cherry! The differences between a Carlando vs. Maxiel wedding. Go. C/M anon 🍒

i’ve been sitting on this ask for 3 days so obviously i went over the top with my response

maxiel

max and daniel’s wedding would be super chill. definitely still extravagant but in a comfy and casual way and most importantly it would be FUN.

i feel like they’d have it on the farm in perth at sunset and max would have to talk daniel out of using like a sheep or something to be the ring bearer “cmon maxy it’ll be funny!” “daniel i am of course not having a sheep at my wedding.” (they use their nephews and niece instead, much to max’s relief)

one of their friends would officiate. maybe seb or someone that watched their relationship blossom from the start. they’d definitely write their own vows and they’d be a combination of really sweet words and dumb jokes and jabs at each other. daniel would be like “i love your ass and what you let me do to it” and both their mothers would let out a horrified gasp from the front row while max just furiously blushes.

their wedding photos would be really jokey; them grabbing each other’s asses and jumping on each other’s backs and stuff and the photographer would be so over it. but then when they thought they were done they’d be leaning into each other like they always subconsciously do and share a quick kiss and that’s when the photographer gets the money shot. it ends up hanging above their fireplace back in monaco.

they’d do a bunch of traditional cringe wedding things too. like come up with a hashtag that they make everyone use (it ends up trending #1 worldwide) and they’d play games that has everyone in hysterics. they’d make two bouquets specifically so they both have one to throw. (daniel aims for lando. max aims for carlos. no one fights them for it.) daniel would insist on trying to remove a garter from max’s thigh with his teeth which proves extremely difficult to do whilst max is wearing suit pants.

they’d have so many of their friends and family there. everyone who they love would make the trip over. all the drivers they’ve ever shared the grid with would be there, including the ones from before max’s time and after daniel’s. maybe they have someone like lando MC it so he can just tell embarrassing stories about them. everyone is happy. there are notable absences (eg: jos. maybe zak because max is still holding a grudge even if daniel is over it) but everyone is having such a good time that they barely give it a second thought.

their first dance would be so sweet and they’d just be laughing and kissing the whole time. there would be absolutely zero skill involved and would mostly just be them swaying together. max would twirl daniel around and then daniel would try and dip max even though max is significantly bigger. no one can take their eyes off them.

the food would be a serve yourself buffet type of situation. with like mini pizzas and sliders and stuff. just good wholesome food that everyone devours. the cake would have multiple flavours and they’d have something like donuts to go with it. they’d end up chasing each other around trying to smush it into each other’s faces.

they would have an obscene amount of alcohol. reds, whites, champagne, beer, spirits galore. they’d probably be really cringe and have a signature cocktail named ‘the maxiel’ and it would be gin and tonic mixed with honey served in a red bull can or something ridiculous like that. all the guests would be hammered, especially the grooms.

the night would end with everyone barefoot on the dance floor (martijn would DJ), daniel would be shirtless and everyone would be jumping around screaming the lyrics to bad wedding music while max and daniel are kissing in the middle of the crowd without a care in the world.

i don’t even think they’d have a proper send off because they’d also host an after party for the guests who wanted to keep going and they’d be up and partying well into the next day.

when they finally fall into bed together at like 3pm they’d just look at each other and be like ‘fuck. we finally did it.’ and they’d kiss a bit and then pass out wrapped around each other and sleep for 16 hours.

carlando

ok firstly, i think carlos and lando elope. i reckon they’re planning this huge, extravagant wedding and it’s stressing them both out and one day one of them is just like: what if we just.. got married today? so they call a couple of their closest friends and do it on a boat or something idk but they don’t even tell their families and it’s casual and fun and suits them perfectly. they both cry reciting their vows and everyone else who is there would be crying too.

onto the actual wedding. i think it would be much more formal and classic and traditional. with the ceremony in a church maybe, or like some nice gardens. i think their mothers and sisters would be the masterminds behind the whole thing and carlos and lando would just go along with all their ideas. i feel like it’s not at all what THEY would’ve chosen, they’d want it more casual, but their wedding ends up being more of a show and they’re ultimately fine with it because at the end of the day they just want to show their love to the world. they’d probably have a bunch of important people there. CEO’s and friends of their fathers and stuff so they just want to make a good impression, and if that means having it be a little stiff then so be it.

lando would definitely sneak into carlos’ room before hand and carlos would be like “aye, mi amor. you know it is bad luck to see each other before the wedding!” and lando would shrug and be like “we’re already married so figured it doesn’t matter.” laughing. kissing. sex. just time spent together before they have to go and perform for everyone waiting outside.

they’d use pre written vows, but it wouldn’t matter because they already said everything they needed to say to each other on the boat. carlos would start crying during his anyway which would make lando cry and everyone would be cooing from the audience. their first* kiss as a married couple would be through huge smiles and tears, holding each other as close as humanly possible.

their wedding photos would be absolutely STUNNING. maybe they’re using some of them for an article in a spanish magazine or something (‘our exclusive look inside the CarLando wedding!’) idk but they’re gorgeous. posed perfectly and they both look beautiful. they’d definitely struggle to choose which ones to use and would end up having a different one in every room of the house. (their favourite photos are still the candid ones their friends take throughout the evening though)

the reception would be less stuffy than the ceremony but still incredibly formal. caco would MC which would make things a bit more casual (daniel would be put out and they’d have to explain that without even seeing what he would’ve said, they know it would not be appropriate for this kind of wedding.)

the food would be michelin star but also kinda boring. three courses. a choice between chicken and beef (carlos suggested chicken and fish but lando was horrified. “carlos i’m not having FISH at my wedding!) and it would be served to them and stuff. the cake would be super rich and decadent and they’d cut it together and lando would smush it into carlos’ face even though they agreed they weren’t going to do that. (he then wipes the icing off carlos’ lip and pops it in his own mouth, sucking on his finger. carlos can barely contain himself and lando has to tell him that “no, we can’t leave yet” and carlos would straight up whine.)

they’d have so many friends and family there. there would be mclaren team member reunions and stories swapped about them. so many claiming they knew they’d end up together and that it was obvious from the start, how lando was ‘so obvious’ in the way he looked at carlos. which would have lando blushing and carlos pulling him close for a kiss.

they’d spend the whole evening trying to have a moment alone together but they’d keep being separated by different people needing different things and eventually carlos would be so fed up that he’d grab lando and drag him outside and behind the venue. they’d end up having their first dance as just the two of them. carlos humming some song under his breath while they hold each other close and sway together. it’s perfect. completely perfect.. until caco interrupts them and tells them they have to do the real one in front of everyone now. some choreographed thing that lando feels ridiculous doing but carlos is surprisingly good at.

the send off would be extremely welcomed. everyone waving them off into the night with well wishes and sparklers. by the time they’d turned out of the venue they’d both let out such a huge sigh of relief. shrugging off their jackets and undoing their bowties. they’d probably stop at mcdonald’s drive thru or something on the way home in their fancy ass car. lando would be leaning out the window to place the order. “carlos baby, do you want fries? yeah my husband wants fries!”

when they finally make it home and into bed they’d be so exhausted but sated and happy. they’d crawl into bed and have slow, lazy sex with carlos whispering “mi amor. mi esposo. te amo.” the entire time.

[astrxlfinale]

The Reverie.

Guinaifen had only seen some pictures and quick glimpses of it through the social medias she'd follow, the famous hashtag #GOLDENDREAMS hosting a series of stunning pictures of grandiose structures, elegance galore and the occasional pose with Clockie merch. As enthralling as the pictures on the various feeds were, it was the pictures from her star chaser that had truly sparked a curious fire in Guinaifen's heart.

It was so luxurious and it looked so cool in the messages, videos and calls they exchanged between Caelus and her. She couldn't quite set her finger on what she loved the most. The lights, the fashion or all the people (well, the food was right up there of course, but ...food was always up there for her!). There such diversity in every picture.

Oh, to found herself in such golden moment, if only for a minute.

For someone whose roots belonged on the Xianzhou, and whose ambitions didn't always quite fit her wallet, one could almost wonder which Aeon had decided to offer its sympathy to the firecracker. One sister's burden would, in passing conversation, present itself as a grand opportunity. For it had almost been a dream come true when her older sister had come home with grievances of having to travel for some time. It bothered her, for who would tend to the chores of the rowdy household? Who would ensure that her brothers didn't set fire to the kitchen and who would ensure that homework was followed up? No, she certainly could just not just up and leave, grab such a chance... without a demanding push from Guinaifen.

One would have thought that there'd be endless discussions, back and forths between sisters of different natures, but there'd been a single offer which had been enough to sway the dragon. The offer of Guinaifen taking a shift, helping out and working alongside her for the stay. Some hours on, others off.

Oh, and of course, ditch the performance outfit. She'd have to wear a uniform like the rest of the waitresses (dark, tight skirt and blazing red shirt with short sleeves). A small price to pay.

And that simple little deal was what had united her with the dazzling interior of the reception, gold and black, plants and unique people on every angle. Golden gaze had widened, the performer starstruck from head to toe there she followed her sister (and the rest of the restaurant crew) as a duck out of water, turning and scouring every little seat, surface and detail. It was all so massive, overwhelming. When comparing the Xianzhou to this... she truly realized how small everything was, and the fact that every door lead to a dream? Oh, she should probably have paid more attention to the information given by the bloodhound (she had turned to check that out, for a part of her had hoped for an actual hound) to the group. Something about dreams, something about rooms, something about pools, something about (he'd catch her eye in every world, every hour)...

... the familiarity of dark clothes, the expressive features as conversations seemed to be carry out with someone else as well as the meeting of glances (she'd lighten up so much).

" Caelus ! " Guinaifen would shout across the reception's floor before breaking way from the group of waitresses with a I'll be back and the sound of heels tapping against the shimmering floor.

She had work to do, but it would have to wait, for she'd make her way over to him and seal the distance with arms throwing around his shoulders, yanking him into a tight, warm hug. She'd melt against him, face nestled against his neck. "... I finally got to see you in Penacony."

Hope finds a very prolonged, very stubborn path towards death within the life of the Trailblazer. For despite the measures of despair in all of its calculations, falsehoods and means to tear away at the human spirit, he never stops. The uncertainty remains a price for the bridges to be crossed, to delve into a ground of others thriving with potential coupled with their own ambitions.

Never does he hesitate to give it the just attention it deserves. Penacony was a land that gradually showed him the strength of Heart.

Whether at the highs tied with its alignment, or rampant emotions, cries of injustice and decadence that intends to capitalize upon this endless feast. Another mission warranted by Clockie's go-getting hands already had him on the move. For a certain line of perception found itself gleaned. If something pivotal finds itself amiss, then without a doubt, the trail is situated upon the proper track. To see a nurtured fighting soul, the relief of hope or the tearjerking weight of being truly understood, the value of emotions situated within dreams were becoming clear.

Caelus simply found this a cause more than good enough to get his fist into action.

Guinaifen would find that his golden eyes lost no stroke of that resolve. A similar look found when his battlesong thrived and the threatening presence of his bat needed to initiate a 'conversation' with countless foes. Out there within the main plaza of Penacony's hotel, that's when her starting spark, the abrupt and elated call of his name outside of a digital device made him stumble into pausing. That Stellaron heart would pulse strong in recognition, a voice that brings bright summer days, that introduces a warmth of having all others feel involved, a sense of stunned awe would catch him as he turns.

"Guinaifen--" Was it a dream? A mercy or a taunt by the grand scope of secret technology and the Memoria? Or was he really seeing this? Each step made upon a sharp heel, the sight of her new attire settling with another branch of blazing reds, not to mention, and most importantly those honeyed eyes. His voice briefly finds itself stunned to silence as for a fleeting instant the terrors that plagued him were simply burned, cast into the wonder of her flames as his exhaustion unconsciously eased him.

Only then would he fall into her embrace, the sudden, spontaneous and non-hesitance collision of her form and the secured wrap of her arms. The spiritually weary Trailblaze found himself speechless as his heart stormed within. It was beating due to joy, a reminder of what made him, what made them. For an instant he's simply rendered into speechlessness, all of that determined tension fading away, the sensation of her soft breath and these resilient arms speaking of one thing...

Home.

Not even lightyears in all of their boundless distance could keep them apart, this time, from her position colliding into his.

A surge of emotion finds itself burgeoning upon his rib cage, echoing deep and serving as a powerful balm to pain he's endured. There was no hesitation as he'd lean right in, allowing those jacket clad arms to become her protective veil in kind. A hand upon her shoulder, the other settled against the curve of her back as he squeezes, solidifying that her form would not be a cruel gesture or the darkness of a shattered form. For an instant, he's just... Swept away.

The familiar scent of her shampoo, the way he can feel her smile press upon his neck, a shudder racks through him as he gently sways their bodies to and fro. A soft chuckle bubbles up from the Nameless, complimented by a soft shake of the head as he nestled his face as close to her head's side as he could. Strength was returning to Caelus. "I.. you... how. Was there some early tag about my birthday or something here?" Not that it was such a day, but right now, that's what Guinaifen's presence felt like to his weary heart.

A miracle.

Caelus cares so infinitesimally little for the eyes bearing witness to their reunion. What was a journey in the Land of Dreams felt like a vigil lasting for years. To have her here, to be by her side, it was impossible to resist melting into this sense of home. There feels like there's so much that has to be said in a single moment, to catch her up, to warn, to find relief in.

None of it appears however as a shaken sigh enriched with emotion spills with him. The choice, the answer is obvious.

Speak from his greatest potential; his heart.

"I missed you... Guinaifen."

@avaere

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[WEEK 3] Unveiling the Digital Feminist Playground: How Tumblr's Vibe Compares to Twitter and Facebook

Remember when MySpace was the OG place to blast embarrassing angsty music and upload blurry webcam pics? Ah, simpler times. Now, teens (both actual and honorary) are slaying the social media game across multiple platforms, each with its unique vibe and "rules of engagement." Today, let's dive into the fascinating world of Tumblr, a digital haven for all things creative, weird, and wonderfully niche. But how does it stack up against Twitter and Facebook? Buckle up, internet explorers, because it's time to unpack some platform vernacular!

First up, Twitter: Imagine a high-pressure debate club where everyone has 280 characters to drop their hottest takes (Keller 2019). That's Twitter, a platform for news, memes, and lightning-fast arguments. Want to spark a feminist hashtag movement? Twitter's your jam. Remember how the #MeToo movement gained widespread attention and support on Twitter with the hashtag being used more than 19 million times on an average of 55,319 uses per day, with survivors and activists using the platform to share their stories and advocate for change (Toor & Anderson 2018)? That’s how it works. Just keep in mind, that brevity is key, and don't get caught in the comment section crossfire.

Next, we have Facebook: the OG social network, now the chill family picnic where everyone from your grandma to your third cousin shares everything from baby announcements to political rants. It's a platform for staying connected with loved ones, sharing life updates, and joining groups with like-minded folks. However, Facebook is like an open house where your connections (or ‘friends’) are freely invited, including parents, siblings, other relatives, and school peers, who are people with whom you have social connections outside of the platform. Indeed, this is a key part of Facebook’s platform vernacular; anonymity is designed out of Facebook, and one is required to present an “authentic self” via a “real” first and last name when creating a Facebook profile (Bivens 2015). Thus, for the most part, teens were selective in what they chose to post on Facebook, carefully considering their “imagined audience” (Marwick & boyd 2011) and the types of reactions they’d receive from their “friends.”

So, where does Tumblr fit in? Imagine a vibrant marketplace where artists, writers, and meme lords showcase their passions, share fandoms, and build communities around shared interests. Think GIFs galore, long-form blog posts, and niche groups for everything from obscure historical fiction to cat cosplay. Tumblr's strength lies in its anonymity and freedom of expression (Collins 2022). It's a haven for anyone who wants to be weird, creative, and unapologetically themselves without the curated pressure of Insta or the algorithm-fueled firestorm of Twitter.

Here's a handy infographic to break it down:

But what about the feminist factor you ask? All platforms have their strengths and limitations. Twitter's speed and reach make it ideal for amplifying social justice movements. Facebook groups foster community and offer valuable resources for feminist activism. However, Tumblr's unique blend of anonymity, creative freedom, and long-form writing allows for deeper exploration of feminist issues, fostering discussion and building supportive communities around shared experiences.

Ultimately, the best platform for you depends on your personality and goals. Want to spark a discussion about gender equality? Hit Twitter. Want to share your art and connect with fellow feminists? Tumblr's your friend. Just remember, every platform has its quirks and challenges. Be mindful of the platform vernacular, navigate respectfully, and stay true to your voice. Don't be afraid to be a digital nomad, hopping between platforms to explore different communities and express yourself in diverse ways. After all, the internet is your oyster, and your feminist voice deserves to be heard loud and proud, no matter where you choose to share it!

Remember, the key is to be:

Savvy: Understand the strengths and limitations of each platform.

Strategic: Choose the platform that best suits your goals and needs.

Respectful: Navigate each community with a kind and inclusive mindset.

Confident: Don't be afraid to express your voice and engage with others.

References

Bivens, R 2015, ‘The gender binary will not be deprogrammed: Ten years of coding gender on Facebook’, New Media & Society, vol. 19, no. 6, pp. 880–898.

Collins, L 2022, ‘How Tumblr went from a $1 billion Yahoo payday to a $3 million fire sale’, CNBC, viewed <https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/15/how-tumblr-went-from-1-billion-yahoo-payday-to-3-million-fire-sale.html>.

Keller, J 2019, ‘“Oh, She’s a Tumblr Feminist”: Exploring the Platform Vernacular of Girls’ Social Media Feminisms’, Social Media + Society, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 1–11.

Marwick, AE & Boyd, D 2011, ‘I Tweet honestly, I Tweet passionately: Twitter users, Context collapse, and the Imagined Audience’, New Media & Society, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 114–133, viewed <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1461444810365313>.

Toor, S & Anderson, M 2018, ‘How Social Media Users Have Discussed Sexual Harassment since #MeToo Went Viral’, Pew Research Center, viewed <https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2018/10/11/how-social-media-users-have-discussed-sexual-harassment-since-metoo-went-viral/>.