#look maybe there's more leeway when interacting with artists you already personally know well

[shields-and-depthgauges-oh-my]

PSA for this fandom i’m in

so i get it young people or people who aren’t well versed in fandom/internet etiquette yet, might not know this and no one tells them so I WILL TELL YOU ALL NOW :

you know when you see cool artists with cool drawing and you get all excited right? you love their art and even better if you can be friends with them?

but some things that you do that might gonna end up annoy those artists and could potentially make them AVOID YOU INSTEAD :

1. reposting their art. by repost, it means : you downloaded their art and post it as your own post. why do artists didn’t like when their art is reposted? you’re just sharing their art and want everyone to know right?

people who didn’t know the artist or you would see the art uploaded on your account without credit and they gonna think YOU are the one who made it. from scratch. all of it....when that's not the case, but people don’t usually check. so the recognition and comments and praise goes to YOU, instead of the actual artist

kinda the exact opposite of what you want to achieve if you want to share their work and want to make everyone know how good artist they are isn’t it?

so what to do then? how do i tell them i love their art without them ended up hating and annoyed by my approach? by REBLOGGING (or REPLY AND RETWEET if you’re on twitter). wait till the artists themselves upload it on their account and then REBLOG/RETWEET. or if you must feeling like, inspired or want to make fanart of their fanart, you can reblog the original art post with your art or reply the original art post if it’s in twitter, and this way, both the source art, and your fanart of said fanart is there, and it won’t look like you’re stealing/taking the art without permission

2. similar case when when a fic writer got a “when ‘s the next update” comment on their fic, let them finish their work on their own pace, i know you're excited for their next work but BE PATIENT PLEASE. maybe you just want to ask when is it done, but that kind of question can be taken as "hurry up and finish it!"....some artists might get put off by such demand and might not even gonna want to finish it because of that, like "who are you? you didn’t even pay me to make this why are you so demanding?" so better be careful

same thing with REQUESTS. demanding free request out of nowhere when you just met for few days isn’t gonna make good impression....

sometimes the artists just don’t have time, or have real life stuff going on, life, work, or just don’t have energy or ideas to make new art or finish the art and such things cannot be forced. they're human beings with their own life and schedule too, please consider that.

Please i know you probably had no idea, and i apologize if this post sounds harsh or overwhelming. But i'm worried that you might end up driving those artists/other fan creators away if you're not mindful when interacting with them

[superleeleehipster]

Apologies for the negativity here... It’s just that I’m wondering what keeps people believing in Caryl? I remember Melissa saying that for Carol in S9 EVERYTHING has changed and TWD show her happy to be married. Okay so I doubt fireworks are there but she actually wants to be married to that guy. Nothing points to Caryl at all. Yeah Caryl really love each other like very best friends and Daryl does seem in love with her but will NEVER do anything about it. I believe that’s them in a nutshell. 😕

No worries anon, I understand the negativity. Everyone’s their own at this point when it comes to the Caryl fandom. I’ve taken a step back from analyzing every little detail in the scenes they do have together b/c, frankly, there are ppl out there who do it better than I do XD. I’ve actually been focusing on Caryl fanfics recently b/c that’s where I feel the most happy when it comes to Caryl.

Be that as it may, however, I still very much believe in Caryl. Even before the Carzekiel thing happened, I’ve always said that no matter what, as long as they’re both alive then there’s always a chance, and I still genuinely believe that. I was really disappointed when I first heard the Carzekiel spoiler, but now that it’s been the first half of the season, the way in which they’ve treated Carzekiel actually has me laughing my butt off. Not only did they already make it happen within the time jump, they made the engagement very non flashy (Carol seemed to agree after she looked at Henry, which makes me think a lot of it has to do with him) and they didn’t even show a wedding that spoilers first suggested. Zeke hasn’t had many scenes to play in general this entire season, so the show is treating the relationship like it’s not a big deal... maybe b/c it isn’t.

Then you have all of these wonderful Caryl scenes where the writers had plenty of opportunities to say that Daryl is like a brother to her (don’t say son!!). Plenty of opportunities to close it but they didn’t. They emphasized that they were each other’s most important person, Carol trusted Daryl the most when it came to her kid at Hilltop. And we got that script from the first Caryl scene that Angela K posted herself and it talked about how Daryl needs to act jealous and have an aura of loss of something that was important to him. Then Angela K as well as others openly say how important Carol and Daryl are to each other and how they’re soulmates, etc. Again, plenty of chances to shut it down and say “they’re just family, that’s it”, but no. They haven’t shut anything down. 

Here’s a good example of the type of couple I think Carzekiel is. In the Notebook, it was discovered that Allie’s mother Anne had a similar romantic thing going on around the same age as her daughter when she was that young. Anne wound up being forced to break things off from her then boyfriend via her parents and was pushed towards into marrying someone more proper, like Allie’s dad. Anne had reiterated that she really did love Allie’s father, she did. But she wound up giving Allie her blessing in chasing after Noah instead of going back to her fiancee, b/c she didn’t want her daughter to do the same mistake she did. Anne settled, and although it was a good man she settled for and she did love him, it wasn’t the intense/romantic love that every girl dreams about. It’s safe love...

I know some folks would say that that’s because they don’t want the Caryl fans to lose hope and drop the show. But considering how many ppl have dropped the show already, if that were the case, then they’re more stupid than I thought b/c IT’S ALREADY HAPPENING...

Anyways, in regards to Melissa talking about Carol and being married to Ezekiel, that didn’t surprise me one bit. This is the deck of cards that she was given to play. She doesn’t have much leeway or choice in the matter, so you damn well know she’s going to give it her all and play her best with it. And as an actress/artist, she wants people to appreciate what she creates. She wants ppl to respect her work that she does and respect her character’s story, even if others don’t agree to it. And honestly, I can respect that, and I still very much support Melissa... I just won’t support the writer’s decision.

Now I will say that if recent spoilers wind up being true and a certain other someone gets their head on a spike, then that’s just fucked up. The writers will once again give Daryl the same arc as what he’s had since season 5 really, and Carol will get the same arc as way back in season 2. It’s freaking ridiculous and really poor writing and they deserve every negative nancy from the critics that comes their way. But I do have a theory in that if that does occur, then Carol is going to push people away and maybe continue the Michonne arc from the comics. Yes her interaction with Daryl earlier this season was fairly similar to Michonne and Rick in the comics, but they might be giving that scene to Carol in season 10. 

In the comics, after All Out War, Michonne lives with Ezekiel at the Kingdom for a while and is genuinely happy. But then she decides to leave and be off on her own b/c she didn’t think she deserved a good life after everything she felt guilty for. She “abandoned her daughters during the outbreak and she could never live a happy life with all that regret”. I know this happens before the Whisperers War but the show has tweaked timeline shit before, especially in Carol’s case. This is only a theory but a certain someone’s death may have Carol running away again. Maybe not immediately but it could be after the Whisperers War. Like what we’ve all theorized, Carol seemed to decide to marry Ezekiel for Henry’s sake. So to have that gone, and in such a brutal manner, I don’t see Carol sitting very well with it. And I honestly see Ezekiel blaming her b/c he’s had the balls to call her a coward before b/c she wouldn’t go out to save Henry.

But at the end of the day, it’s up to AMC to decide whether or not to have Caryl end up together, and honestly, I don’t have much faith in them to do it while the show is still at it’s prime. I can see it happening like NCIS. You know, when Agent Dinozzo and Agent Ziva David had so much chemistry your eyes popped out of your skull, but nothing ever happened between them until Cote (Ziva) decided to leave the show. That’s when we finally see the first official kiss between them, when Tony says goodbye to her. Then it was like “oh what the hell, she’s gone so why not”. Then, same thing with Tony when Michael left, they spinned his departure by showing that he had a kid with Ziva, confirming that things were very much physical with him and Ziva the last time they saw each other. 

But anyways, it’s okay to feel negative anon, you have every right to. But I still believe in Caryl and always will. For now I can only indulge via fanfics, but that’s okay. If worse comes to absolute worst, at least we’re able to see two amazing actors share absolutely astounding scenes together that, despite not being together, still make us squeal out loud... or is that just me...

Much love to you anon

[sleepinglune]

never enough, pt 2

once upon a time, you and mark were lovers. but, some things don’t work out as you let your emotions of insecurity break apart the love you shared. back to the present, you and mark meet up once again as music majors who have to compose a song together.

part one ← part two. ➝ part three.

you dreamt about meeting mark. you envisioned this scenarios many times. they were all different from each other. the stark contrast was always on what kind of expression he had. most of the times, it was a sincere one. no malice as the boy wasn’t able to bare such emotion. there was another constant in the mix. the distance. it was an arm-length away. neither of you dared to vouch into that space. it was the space that marked your ever-wallowing emotions. it was also the leeway that justified the day you broke two hearts. yours and his. but, most importantly his.

but, here you were. your hand willing crossing the barrier, fingers eager for touch. you thought for a moment maybe he wouldn’t hold it. but, he did.

if this happened in more favorable circumstances, you would think mark’s touch was euphoric. it caused electricity to course through your veins. the blood racing as your limbs are trying to retain their strength. but, you’re thankful by how your focus was on your sticky fingers. the remains of the dried-out coffee cause sweat to accumulate on the dents of your palms. that’s why your heart relaxed the moment you heard the word you always longed to hear. you pulled your hand quickly, the remains of palpitation still pulsed through your palm.

despite you didn’t really thought about it, donghyuck and yukhei did. they noticed how hasty your action was. you sensed how your best friend’s eyebrow rose, questioned the nervous energy you radiate. at the sudden gaze, you felt self-conscious on how your sudden pull would be taken. god, you were just hoping mark wasn’t taking it the wrong way.

“ha, good. i don’t think i need to worry much then. you’re a good artist, after all.” you asserted, tone filled with genuinity.

your features that were plastered with anxiety somewhat softened. the tails of your lips were upwards, a smile you only handed to him. mark remembered that look very well. it was the look he usually caught you had when you stared at him with awe. adoration crinkled in your eyes.

whilst you two shared these gazes whose weight was becoming evident to bystanders, donghyuck’s curiosity simply grew. it was like trying to contain a burst of flame. he cleared his throat to have everyone’s attention.

“oh?” his tone released an airy feel to it. his head tilted as his gaze fixated into yours. under his eyes, you felt rather intimidated. “i been having this question running through my head for a while actually. how do you know mark? or better yet, why you keep acting between knowing him and not knowing him at all?” his words strung in the air that grew tense.

your fingers reached for the hem of the shirt, crumbled the piece of fabric. your first reaction was a rather foolish one as you let the nervous bubble of laughter burst. it resonated on the confined space you did. “uhm,” your throat somehow found your voice under the crumples of your body waiting to combust. “mark and i have history, per say. yeah!” your tongue tried to adhere together as you grew scared of getting tied together between your debate to lie or tell the truth.

“i just- we have known each other for awhile.” you settled for that answer, slightly proud you didn’t stutter. but, you knew that wasn’t the answer he was searching for. but, mark rescued you from the scrutinizing his best friend was putting you through.

“stop giving her that look, hyuck. she’s right. we’re acquaintances.” his voice mellows out the situation, a depth of hurt concealed by his kind nature. donghyuck realized this as he has been friends with the boy beside him since eternity became a word.

“i’m not questioning that. i’m just curious on how you know each other.” he refuted, a pout etched on his lips.

“well,” you said, your mouth eagerly betrayed you. “we met through music. i quickly became his fan. i really like that song, sentimental.” your tone managed to not quiver under the three gazes focused on you.

at the mention of the song, mark’s facade faltered a bit. his lips weren’t able to maintain the friendly smile he upheld. sentimental was a song he composed when his emotions were too wild. he couldn’t keep the wild beast called the heart in the confinement of his ribcage. hence, he let it free when he wrote sentimental. sentimental was the song about your break up.

donghyuck who witnessed quietly this interaction finally connected the dots. his eyes widened, lips parted at the new revelation he just unveiled. before his throat could vibrate with sound, yukhei intervened. his own mind twirled the gears and connected the straws without a destination.

“i agree! it’s a great song! but, y’know. my heart lays with the songs cherry bomb and we young. those songs always have me hyped!” his tone fragments the quiet atmosphere that loomed over your shoulders. you have never been more thankful for yukhei’s ever so friendly personality.

you saw how mark’s expression returned to its glory. the big eyes that held the stars and the smile that challenged the sun’s spark. his cheeks are painted with the prettiest shade of red, deluded between the space. a sheepish laugh escaped. “i’m glad you guys enjoy my songs. i hope you keep supporting them.” his tone rimmed with joviality as his eyes wandered from yukhei’s to yours.

“of course! you know i’m your biggest fan!” your best friend chimed with a chirpy tone to compliment.

your features were no longer the stone figure you molded. it broke apart with a similar smile as mark’s. it was a smile that expressed the warmth that oozed throughout your body. dang, his effect on you hasn’t lost any impact. “i’m sure i will.” your voice somehow turned softer than you realized. it was so soft, so quiet that if you were farther, it would have been carried by the wind. but, mark was always good at catching words that weren’t meant to be heard.

donghyuck cleared his throat once the initial shock faded from his system. or well, it wasn’t as overwhelming as it first was because he didn’t sign up to be part of a drama. for all he knew, he signed up to sing his heart out and that’s it.

“y/n,” he called your name with that sweet voice of his. you simply turned your head in response, eyes catching his. “i’m sorry, i misjudged you right there. you see, my boy mark here,” his arm latched beside the other, arm over the shoulder. “he has been through some heartache and i’m just trying to protect him from it.” he knew those words were meant to hurt. they were meant to raise something that was buried. which, it worked.

your eyes twitched slightly, your fingers cramped and you had to reposition your feet to maintain stability. the instigated reaction caused donghyuck to realize that this love you and his best friend had still burned. he confirmed his assumptions as those stories from mark found sense. so, it was time to put his role as the protagonist’s best friend into action. his mind already had several plots on how could this relationship of yours will be executed.

“hey, don’t say that.” mark replied immediately, hand against donghyuck’s chest. “it’s not even true and how is it relevant? hyuck, that’s not nice to assume.”

guilt revolted in the pit of your stomach because of course. they seemed to be close friends. why wouldn’t donghyuck not know about you? or well, more how he caught the hints that were unconsciously dropped.

“it’s okay!” you spoke again, cringed on the inside. “i understand. i wouldn’t want my best friend to be hogged by some random strangers.” you said as your arm wrapped around yukhei. more than this action being meant to brag, it was meant for comfort. you were glad to see how the boy caught the message as his hand reached for yours.

“don’t we have it so tough mark? being handsome is always a hard chore. we are lucky to have people to support us on this journey.” your best friend jested as he tried to lift the mood.

you weren’t exactly mad at donghyuck for saying such a crude statement. it was meant to be raw and you knew it. if someone hurt yukhei like you hurt mark, you would probably react the same way. but little did you know, it was just donghyuck giving you his last judgment before giving you his blessing.

mark laughed at the comment, the joy emitted. “we are lucky! but, hyuck here is more popular than i am. just while ago, renjun called him to claim his spot as his number one best friend! imagine that level of threat.” your ex followed with ease, trying to cause the conversation to rift somewhere else.

“what a relatable struggle! y/n here keeps talking about nana this and nana that. i swear my best friend status keeps getting threatened.” he huffed with fake annoyance as his eye met yours.

you scoffed at his behavior, a sound resembling a snort. “yuki, we went through this. nana is my other half while you are my best friend. totally different titles.” you refute, arms crossed as you stared at him.

“yes! different titles. mark, you are my bro while renjun is my best friend. glad to see y/n has intellect.” donghyuck joined again, the penetrating intent gone from sight as it boiled on the background as it maneuvered a plan.

“that’s the same concept. it’s just having a lot of sidehoes because you can’t commit to one hoe. sounds like someone i very well know.” yukhei said with humor, one you found yourself laughing at.

“that’s not true! i have one sidehoe and it’s not you. it’s chenle. he is the sidehoe who i lie about being my favorite junior when he shares the title with jisung.” you humored back, some of the weight of before removed. but, you see how mark and donghyuck share gazes at the mentioned names. this seemed that it would become a usual thing. the questioning thing.

“wait, you said chenle and jisung?” mark questioned, for the first time speaking to you directly.

“yeah. park jisung and i are roommates as neither of us really wanted to live in the dorms. zhong chenle is nana’s roommate.” you replied back, not sure why you were being very descriptive.

“oh my god, the world is so small. we fucking know jisung park and zhong chenle too. mark and i share hip-hop classes with both.” donghyuck snorted his reply as he saw the evident shock on yours and yukhei’s faces.

“are you serious? how come jisung has never talked-” you said before you stopped mid-sentence where your eyes flashed a flashback where jisung is over in the kitchen telling you about his new seniors. he said one of them looked like a baby lion while the other looked like a monkey. “oh my god! you two are baby lion and donkey! that makes so much sense. yuki, these two are the ones jisung kept using casual language.” you exclaimed, excitement rushing through your words as the two were rather embarrassed by how you used their nicknames so easily.

“oh, baby lion and monkey, huh?” your best friend’s face approached theirs, scanned it. “oh boy, you do look like baby lion and a monkey.”

before either of the two boys could refute back, you see how someone said an loud “hi” at your direction. you see it’s none other than lee jeno with the most gorgeous smile you have seen in your life. god, no wonder you had this big crush on this boy! you started waving, only to realize everyone else is too. jeno arrived at the spot, offered a smile to everyone. only you seemed to be the one who slightly blushed at the sight.

“oh wow, i didn’t know all of you were friends! if i did,  i would have made a bigger goings!” at the sound of his words, it caused your stomach to feel like it broke apart.

so, not only you’re meeting your ex again. you’re working with him again. your best friend is working with his. you both share common friends. but lastly, your crush had to be great friends with your ex! 

what a fucking joke.

“what happened to your shirts?” the newcomer asked, eyes glued to your shirt. the better question would be, what didn’t happen.

“life.”