#is it my fault

[seyaryminamoto]

Fic-to-Art #44: Zuko and Katara meet Hotaru

This time around, my Patrons chose these two scenes from the prompt I offered them... and that prompt was "Hotaru", our tiny firefly herself <3 drawing her continues to be a challenge pertaining how to ever make babies look cute, but I hope she looks alright this time!

These two moments take place not too far from the other, but it's worth noting that Katara and Zuko don't get to see Hotaru at the exact same time. Thus, I figured I'd take advantage of the opportunity... and draw Sokka and Azula introducing their little one to their respective siblings. This will be an emotional chapter (lots of those coming up), but I do hope that these moments of happiness will be a good way to soothe the pains caused by our very intense angst from the current chapters... to be specific, this is chapter 378, so we're not that far away!! Just gotta wait a bit longer!

A part of me took joy in this specific prompt... the fandom has an abundance of "uncle Sokka" and "aunt Azula" content, be it with them together or not, while Zuko and Katara (also while together or not) happen to be the ones who become parents first. This often relegates their siblings to a secondary role, and too often there's either implications or outright accusations that these two just aren't fit for parenting. I don't really remember seeing much, if any, content where Zuko and Katara are the uncle and aunt instead... thus, I figured this would be a fun switch-up that, ultimately, doesn't mean any of these four aren't fit for parenting (Zuko's already a dad, Katara will be a mother someday in the future!)! It just means that Zuko and Katara get to bond with little Hotaru and be supportive siblings! And everyone's happy and wholesome in the process!

At any rate! I hope you guys like it, and as ever, if you'd like to be part of the creative process behind these pieces, a $1 pledge makes you eligible for suggesting art prompts and voting for the winner, as well as reading Gladiator snippets 6 days before the next chapter releases!

[cr33p-a-z01d]

what is it about me that makes ppl hate me after like six months of knowing me. what did i do.

[thisiswhatmakesusgirrls]

[birch-trees-are-amzing]

me: hey mom is this day good for an appointment? (trying to find a time and date that will work for both her and me)

mom: yes do that and I will take you there :)

**2 days before**

mom on the phone with my dad: I scheduled a thing at the time ((my name)) has an appointment.

me: Mom that is not going to work, I did tell you in advance and also worked on the date with you

mom: >>:(( I'll have your dad take you! mom is now angry at me?!??!?!

[vinvantae]

Already a bad start to quali womp womp

[catsforthewin]

What Are You Afraid Of?

I'm afraid of big crowds I'm afraid of being alone I'm afraid of anxiety I'm afraid to talk to people I'm afraid of how I eat I'm afraid of how I behave I'm afraid of feeling sick I'm afraid of letting everyone down I'm afraid of not being good enough I'm afraid of coming off as obnoxious I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid of myself I'm afraid of feeling sad and depressed I'm afraid of the cashiers I'm afraid of public transportation I'm afraid of people throwing me away I'm afraid I might've already thrown myself away I'm afraid of hurting and feeling like I shouldn't be I'm afraid of messing up I'm afraid of not feeling more grateful for things I have I'm afraid of tripping where everyone can see I'm afraid to pick deliveries I'm afraid of being laughed at I'm afraid to order food I'm afraid of how I think daily I'm afraid of all the self harm thoughts I'm afraid of how lazy I am I'm afraid of how inconsistent I am I'm afraid my best isn't enough I'm afraid I don't try enough

I'm afraid …of all of this and so much more, my brain

"I'm just so afraid and lost and I don't know why anymore"- anxiety

[totalcharliespringsimp]

You don't make me that happy anymore

[notskinnynalone]

i’ve been ghosted by everyone i was talking to, what is this

[mightnotfeelrealbutitsok]

!! You don’t !!! know how !!! much I feel I love you still !!!!

[macadam]

RATCHET BETTER WIN I SWEAR TO GOD IM GOING TO CASTRATE EVERY TRANSFORMER IF RATCHET DOESNT WIN

Sadly it seems pretty fixed at this rate :(

[runwayblues]

i’m leaving for my trip in an hour and a half and i need to shower pack and clean my apartment still :)))))

[viktorpartner]

if i had a nickel for every time Viktor died i would have 2 nickels... WHICH IS WAY MORE THAN I'D LIKE PLEASE STOP KILLING HIM

[podcastwizard]

cashier: ok that'll be $20

me (visibly sweating): ah, yes, of course! a perfectly reasonable price for a grilled cheese and a small smoothie! that was exactly the price i expected you to say when i ordered a single grilled cheese and a smoothie and my vision is NOT getting blurry as we speak! i am a perfectly normal temperature and my speech patterns are natural and even because this is the countenance of an individual who expected to pay 20 american dollars for a single grilled cheese and a smoothie!

cashier: where's all that blood coming from

[lazylittledragon]

can't believe we're all adults being forced into the club penguin level of censorship in 2024

[a-heart-like-a-sparrow]

September 24th, 2024 - boring

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Nothing really happened. Tuesdays are always boring.

At least I have a new friend to talk to.

I got angry at my mother and she was mad at me. We basically keep going with our day and talk like nothing happened.

I hate it, but it's better than nothing.

Beach House uploaded all (or at least most) of their music videos from "Teen Dream" to their YouTube channel. I didn't know they made so many of them.

The video for "Walk in the Park" is... unexpectedly bizarre. But it works. Like, I get it. I think.

I still have to watch the rest.

Well, I watched "Take Care". I always cry with that song. For different reasons.

Lately I've been watchinf lots of gameplays of old computer games by Flipline Studios. You know, the ones who created Papa Louie and all the related games, Cactus McCoy, Jacksmith.

Do I sound crazy? Maybe not.

I wish I could play those games again.

I guess you won't need this anymore.

So what's the point?

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[i-will-kill-you-with-a-book]

Dear younger siblings (brothers in particular)

You are always saying that US, WE or ME (older sister here) treat you even worse than our parents do. That they are strict but we are stricter for no reason.

No. Mom and Dad are strict with you yes, but not even half of what they are like with ME. You think you have it bad? They are barely paying attention to you. They just want you to be happy and a little bit usefull. WE have to constantly try and make them happy and meet the high standards they set for their first born child.

You can get away with not doing chores. And then I'M told to do yours because "be a good sister" "Hes only young" Like what when I was your age I didn't have a sibling to do thay so I would end up doing it anyway.

So when IM told to help you study and to get you to do chores. I will simply treat you the same way our parents treat ME. Or treated me when i was your age. I will not be fooled by you crying because once again, if me crying is just me wanting attention,why can't it be the same for you?

So please, don't just start crying every time I try and get you to do chores and to study because a) it's gonna end up being my fault somehow b) I don't even want to deal with you but here I am c) it's for your own good.

Us older siblings really be doing everything that's asked of us and yet it's never enough because you will always be child that needs attention and praise. And we dont mind that, I just want you younglings to be a little more cooperative.