#lord el queue : ( q ) ;;

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@patereuropae​ said  —  ❝ can i have a taste of that? ❞

the five senses || accepting

       They might have bonded over being bullied by a certain Golden King, but when it came to his wine, the Caster wasn’t quite agreeable in sharing. Looking from his bottle and back to his full glass, he frowned and held his own drink closer to himself. It wasn’t that he intended on drinking the entire thing by himself. He wasn’t that much of a lush, but the last mission had left a bit worse for wear and tired; getting to be alone with his drink and pass out afterward had been how he wanted to spend the rest of his free time. He wondered for a moment if Charlemagne felt the same. Or he was just trying to steal a quick sip and be on his way. Shoulders falling, El-MeIIoi II easily gave in and passed the bottle to them, gesturing to drink. “If you’re wanting more than that, I would prefer if you got your own glass. It is unbecoming to drink directly from the bottle.” 

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The Name Garden: Q&A Monday

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the weekly Q&A, where we’ll look at the anonymous questions received this week.

Do you have a question that you’d like The Name Garden to answer? Submit it here for next week’s Q&A!

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Q: Hello! My name is Autumn, and I was wondering if you would please shed a little light on the name. It's the name of a season, obviously, but I was wondering if there was ever any other meaning attached to it, and also from where did it originate?

A: Hello there! Autumn’s only origin is from the name of the season. The word itself comes from the Latin word “autumnus”, literally denoting the season of autumn. Some sources say that this comes from Proto-Indo-European roots, with it’s literal original meaning being “cold”. I can’t personally confirm this last part though.

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Q: Hi. I'm having a problem naming a character for a book. He lives in space, so futuristic or space related names would be good. I've looked everywhere but I can't find anything. Help is appreciated, thank you!

A: Hello to you. I previously wrote a list of names that may fit this description. You can find it here! I hope it helps.

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Q: Hi. I’m looking for baby boy name suggestions that go with the name Timmy (short for Timeo his brother). I like the name Raphael, so I was thinking about a name ending with -el or with the meaning of Protection or Guardian. It would be a huge plus if the pronunciation isn't altered too much in French. Thank you!

A: Hello there. I think Timeo and Raphael sounds lovely.

Some other -el names could include:

Timmy & Gabriel

Timmy & Castiel

Timmy & Joel

Timmy & Daniel

Timmy & Emmanuel

Timmy & Misael

Timmy & Samuel

Timmy & Ezekiel

Timmy & Manuel

Timmy & Noel

Timmy & Evangel

Timmy & Dashiell

Timmy & Miguel

Timmy & Adriel

Timmy & Tyrell

Or names with the meaning ‘protector’or ‘guardian’:

Timmy & Eduard

Timmy & Ramone

Timmy & Howard

Timmy & William

Timmy & Liam

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Q: Hey! Do you have any name suggestions (other than Archer and Archibald) that can have Archie as a nickname?

A: Hello there. There isn’t a lot of options, but there are a few. You could use Archimedes, Archille, Archon, Karcher, March, Larch or just Archer as it is.

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Q: Can you do Cyrille, if possible? It's a French male name meaning "Lord," I think, but I don't know how to pronounce it. Thanks!

A: Sure! The name is used on both females and males, so I’ve done a post for each. The feminine one will appear tomorrow night, and the masculine one will appear on the 4th of May. In this case, they both have the same meaning and pronunciation: “master or lordly” and pronounced as “see-REEL” in French and “si-REEL” in English.

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Q: We are expecting a baby boy any day. We have 3 girls. Twins Eden and Elle and sister sibling Evia. Baby boy Walker's name doesn't have to start with "E". I need help. At first, I knew his middle name would be Hawke--for some reason we love 'bird' names. The first name contenders are Laken, Weston, Christian, Shepherd. But now, I am really loving Hawke for a first name. Thoughts?

A: Hello and congratulations! I actually like Hawke the most as a first name too. Eden, Elle, Evia & Hawke sounds sweet. I personally like the sound of Hawke Shepherd the most, but it may sound a bit like a description, if you’re against that. Hawke Weston would be my next choice. 

With Hawke as a middle name, my favourite is Weston. Eden, Elle, Evia & Weston. Weston Hawke. Cute!

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Q: Hi^^ I hope you are well. Could you please do the name Tierney?

A: Hello, and thank you. I hope you are well too. I’ve placed both the masculine and feminine posts into the queue. The masculine one will appear on May 5th, and the feminine one will appear on May 8th.

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Q: Could you please do middle names for the names Rhiannon (girl) and Ziggy (boy)?

A: Sure, here are some ideas for you:

Rhiannon Brooke

Rhiannon Maisie

Rhiannon Zara

Rhiannon Marley

Rhiannon Chloe

Rhiannon Grace

Rhiannon Sophie

Rhiannon Charlotte

Rhiannon Hope

Rhiannon Poppy

Rhiannon Darcy

Rhiannon Maya

Rhiannon Riley

Rhiannon Molly

Rhiannon Rose

Rhiannon Romilly

Rhiannon Sasha

Rhiannon Sydney

Rhiannon Lola

Rhiannon Amorette

Ziggy Remington

Ziggy Ryan

Ziggy Oliver

Ziggy Dante

Ziggy Damian

Ziggy Hartlan

Ziggy Xander

Ziggy Finn

Ziggy Thomas

Ziggy Alexander

Ziggy Eric

Ziggy Marlon

Ziggy Ash

Ziggy Luca

Ziggy Rowan

Ziggy Marlo

Ziggy Matthew

Ziggy Rhys

Ziggy Jordan

Ziggy Daniel

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@enuelis​ asked

“Why do you hesitate?“

moana sentence starters || accepting

       The scent of his cigar hung heavy in the air around him, uncaring as it was brought to his lips. He didn’t answer right away, but he had heard Gilgamesh speak. It was a matter of whether he wanted to say anything at all. Of all the Servants within Chaldea, the Archer was one of the few he didn’t wish to see. That war had left more than memories on him. It had affected the way he looked upon his own apprentice’s face, having her wear a hood to conceal such familiar features. Even then, he didn’t meet Gilgamesh’s eyes and looked elsewhere, inhaling deeply from his cigar. 

       “Shouldn’t it be obvious?” was said after a drawn out pause, blowing out smoke with ease. “I do not know if you have memory of former Holy Grail wars or whether you recognize me as I am.” But for him, he would never forget that face. “This is not our first meeting, Archer. Forgive my straightforward manner of speaking, but I hesitate because speaking to you is unsettling.” 

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@thottiestarcher​ said — carry (UP UP UP YOU GO)

nonverbal starters || accepting

       The living arrangement was... awkward at best. An apartment with one bedroom would have been ideal had he been alone, but having to share something, anything with Gilgamesh may have been close to pulling teeth. His former Servant had remained with him after the Holy Grail war, stood alongside him during his travels, but after everything that had been said and done, he thought their paths would have gone in separate directions. Gilgamesh would decide his time was done, and Waver was no longer intriguing and entertaining enough to keep. And Waver, he would have followed through with taking a seat in the Clock Tower as a professor. Their relationship no longer needed to exist, but for some reason, Gilgamesh had stayed. 

       There wasn’t any animosity between them. More so, they bickered and fought and Waver’s patience waned and crumbled when Gilgamesh refused to bend. It was usually Waver that gave into the other’s demands just to have some peace and quiet, but this one time, this one damn time, he was putting his foot down. “I’m not moving,” he snapped, stubbornly sprawling out more on his bed. “We’ve gone over this several times. Either you go into your spirit form or you find your own residence.” Between the two options, he preferred the former. Gilgamesh was difficult, but that didn’t mean he truly wanted him to leave. But fucking hell! He wanted to take a nap without being interrupted. 

       Before he could bury himself deeper in pillows, he felt himself lifted from the bed and carried. “Idiot! Put me down! What do you  — !! ” And without another word, his world came crashing back down, right onto the floor as Gilgamesh dropped him onto it. A string of curses exploded from Waver as he scrambled up from the floor, fuming and glaring as he watched that damn golden King casually slip into his bed and make himself comfortable. “Fine,” he growled, gathering the blankets from the floor and a pillow. “I’ll take the couch...” At least it would be much quieter in the living room.  

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@ironbloodcd​ said  — ♥ - //sorry, that should have been for Khalid, platonically or otherwise

tips on how to get waver to like u || accepting

       Platonic wise, getting to know each other better would be a good first step. He’s intrigued by Khalid, and he wants to know more about him. Finding out if they have similar interests or that they can learn from each other, learning something together as well would be a good experience for them to have and becoming friends. I remember you mentioned something like Waver teaching Khalid how read and that would be such a nice moment for them to have. Also showing the modern world to him as well - those bonding moments would help for Waver to like him more. Otherwise, romantically though, that’s a bit more difficult to say??? His feelings toward someone in a romantic sense are just an extension of friendship, so he would have to see Khalid in a different light. He responds well to actions / kind gestures, so little things like that matter to him. 

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ASSOCIATIONS

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ANIMAL: he’s a cat.  COLOR: forest green and crimson MONTH:  october SONG(s): Wake Me Up by Avicii , Spirits of the Sea by Kenshi Yonezu , Storytelling by world's end girlfriend NUMBER:  3 DAY OR NIGHT:  night PLANT:  poppy anemone and forget-me-not. SMELL:  cigars, after-shave, earth-y scents SEASON: late autumn / early winter FOOD:  cakes with jam and finger sandwiches. also chips... DRINK: tea, red wine, and whisky. ELEMENT: earth

tagged by:  @prxtagonist​  ( thank you !! ) tagging: STEAL IT FROM ME!

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@erekhsha​ said  —

"So, tell me, what's it like being a Pseudo Servant? I've always wondered how it feels for someone like you to be tossed into dangerous situations like us. I mean, in comparison to myself, you're rather normal." Just some modern man living in a modern world. A professor at that. There was no need for him to fight or deal with the same things warriors like Arash had to. Honestly, to an extent, Arash already knew how El-Melloi felt when he was out in battle. He just wanted to hear it.

       No one had ever asked him how it felt to be a Pseudo Servant. They had asked him for details of how his situation with Zhuge Liang worked and their compatibility, posed questions about him being human, but never quite what Arash had asked. Fingers steepled beneath his chin with a sigh, recalling that day as if it were only yesterday. “At first, it was overwhelming. As a mere magus, you have to understand that I am third rate and no one quite someone that could be viewed as powerful. To be given something that was far beyond my own wielding, it was... as you said, a ‘normal’ being, it was as if my self was overflowing. As if someone were pouring more than I believed I could handle. Except the bond with Zhuge Liang eased that. His confidence is how I am able to stand steady on a battlefield alongside you and other Servants.” 

        “I would be trembling and terrified if not for this partnership. Unlike you, I can die... Thinking about it, I am scared, but I cannot dwell on it nor does this body allow me to waver. Each mission is not a guarantee. It could be my last. For me, for Zhuge Liang if there is no other vessel for him.” It was an unfair situation, really. He put himself in countless situations where he could be injured or the possibility of death was great. It might have been a fool’s path, but this was the one he had choose whether he wanted it or not. “I suppose, in a sense, it may be no different than you, but the power you carry is your own and not borrowed.” 

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@caemthe​ said  — 💗 a forehead kissito from cú to waver o3o

kiss day meme || accepting

       No sooner had lips gave him a smooch to the forehead Waver was already rubbing at it, trying to get rid of whatever pesky Lancer germs were left behind. Any little bit of affection was annoying. Unprompted hugs and kisses were the bane of his existence even when they were given with good intentions, but that didn’t mean the small Caster was going to stand there and accept it. “Are you trying to be my mother? Giving me a kiss...” Bottom lip jutted out in a pout, hands balled into fists at his sides, resembling the sight of a younger sibling standing up to the older. “What was that for, anyway? Did you think I looked like I needed something like that?!” Because maybe, maybe in a small way he did. Though a hug would have done the trick just as well. 

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@ironbloodcd​ said —  Shelter - from Khalid

nonverbal starters || accepting

       Curses were often favored by magi when it came to enacting their revenge. It was a way for them to harm another person without having to physically get their hands dirty. Even better if their target was a Lord of the Clock Tower and would rather get rid of him without having to do it by their own hand. He knew how to detect when the damage had been done, yet it was not always so easy to reverse it. Time was of the essence when trying to undo what had been done, and he had been diligent in gathering what he knew. Although, something in what Khalid said made him pause, brow raised in disbelief.

       “You would involve yourself to protect me?” It was something his students had done without even another question, but he and Khalid were not exceptionally close. They knew each other, and El-Melloi II held no ill will toward him, yet he would have thought it would have taken more than that for another person to put themselves in a situation where they could potentially be hurt. “That’s generous of you. Are you familiar with curses? I would understand no doubt that you are. I ask not as to disrespect your intelligence, but I ask as a concerned person. You do understand what that means for you if you were to become involved, correct? Curses are nasty things. I would not want you to be in harm’s way for what an angry petty magus has done.” 

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@solaoccasum​ said  — aid help them with a task. ( sypha )

nonverbal starters || accepting

       It came as a brief mention of looking for herbs and flowers in the forest to replenish the stock in his apothecary. No more than an offhanded remark before he realized that Sypha was willing to assist in the task. Appreciated, yes, but part of him felt guilt for accepting her help. For so long had he worked alone, his partner being too ill to venture out into forests and fields for what their shop needed, but it was a pleasant change of pace. Basket still in hand, he bent down to the soft earth and plucked a generous amount of yarrow, a flower he used when treating those that came to him with stomach ailments. Careful not to take too much, he left some behind and stood, looking to where Sypha was with her own basket he had given. 

       “I truly appreciate this,” he mentioned, his gratitude sincere as he spoke. “Usually I do this alone. It’s quiet here... Peaceful. Not that having company makes it any less, but it does make it easier.” Less lonesome as well. “Once you know where to look, it saves time as well. Seeking out the right herbs and flowers is rather taxing the first time. I must admit I spent more time cursing the ground than being returning with a successful haul.” Clearing his throat, Waver gave a shake of his head and raised a gloved hand. “I apologize. You’ve already assisted me a great deal. I doubt you would want to hear my nonsense and problems.” 

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@spiritrxns​ asked  —

“Ah your reputation is undoubtedly deserved, Lord El-Melloi. Hearing your lecture was quite the privilege!” Alistair smiled politely as he spoke to the older man.

       “Lord El-Melloi the second, if you wouldn’t mind.” There was no reason for him to get into the specific of why he emphasized the suffix, but being referred to without it, even if the entire name was a mouthful, he was reminded how unworthy he was to fill the shoes of the man that held the position before him. Fussing to gather his papers into his bag, the professor pursed his lips at their excitement, praising the lecture and reputation. “While I understand that you speak from an place of good intentions, I’m afraid that flattery will not earn anyone a gold star in my book. I am pleased you enjoyed the lecture, however.” 

       Yes, if anything, knowing that his lecture had made an impression was something that genuinely made him happy. The difference he could make for students, even if it was a small fraction in comparison to what other professors could do, was what made everything seem worthwhile. “Were you wanting to attend future lectures on a regular basis? You do understand that I only accept students into my classroom if they are by recommendation or through my own approval.” Not that he ever rejected many students that came to him.   

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@smilingmagus​ said  — kabedon! Probably doesn't help that Mary is 6'9-

kabedon waver pls || no longer accepting

       His instant reaction was to be startled from being cornered against the wall in the hallway, but once surprise wore off, ebbing away as quickly as it came, El-MeIIoi II scowled up at Mary. Being a professor, such behavior rubbed him the wrong way, wondering what must be going through their mind to think acting in such a way was appropriate. Or that he wouldn’t be angry. Arms crossed over his chest as he righted himself, straightening his posture to give him just the slightest bit of height. “If you are needing my assistance for something,” he answered, his voice stern with the demeanor of a Clock Tower professor. “Then I suggest you do so during my office hours than putting on such a display. Unless it is a dire situation or an emergency, I will not argue it, but state your business and I will try to assist.” 

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@lybian-glass​ said —  A kabedon from Holmes because he clearly wants the Caster's attention!

kabedon waver pls || accepting

       The Caster’s detective abilities may have been compared to Sherlock Holmes during his own time, but when it came to reading the atmosphere and understanding matters as these, he was clueless. It hadn’t been the first time they had cornered him like this nor tried to steal his attention in a way that could have appeared as demanding and rather... up close and personal. “Ruler,” he muttered their Class name, eyeing Sherlock carefully. There was no question that he favored their presence over others, finding him to be good company, yet he hadn’t put together why Sherlock would seek him out like this. A simple ‘hello’ would suffice, a wave of his hand and beckoning him over to where he was. 

       “Have you been vying for my attention?” A gloved hand reached out, taking the Ruler by the chin and drawing his gaze up to meet his own. “There are better ways than being demanding. A gentleman as yourself... I would have thought you might have understood that. Unless...” He paused, stopping and staring as if the answer was right before him. “...what is it you exactly want from me, Ruler?”

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@ardenssolis​ said — kabedon for flower shop au :^ )

kabedon waver pls || accepting

                                                  Too close. Far too close. 

       It was easy to reel in his emotions when it came to strangers. Those unfamiliar faces that brought out that customer service friendly grin and a rehearsed greeting; he knew exactly what to say and do with them. They hadn’t changed much throughout history. Technology had advanced, meaning of words changed and became new over the centuries. Customs and culture adapted to discoveries, yet... Behaviors were just patterns that he had learned to read. Ramses, though  —  The unpredictability about them made it difficult to be two steps ahead of their song and dance, leaving him to stumble and catch himself before he completely fell. It was why he tried so hard to puzzle together the mystery that was Ramses, but he felt as if he were a few pieces short, leaving the whole picture incomplete. But then, as he felt himself pressed against the wall in the back of the flower shop, he couldn’t deny the heat that rose from beneath his collar, just barely reaching his face and veiled ears.

       Only a handful of times had Waver used his own height to his advantage in an attempt at intimidating Ramses, yet he had never been so close to him. His very presence encompassed him, captured his attention in the few seconds it had taken to corner the elf in a secluded part of the shop. Swallowing, he wet his lips, inhaled deeply as he took in the image before him. Never before had he noticed how brilliant his eyes shone with gold, an unusual shade if he had to say. But nevertheless, he was... his eyes were... beautiful. The realization made him stiffen and purse his lips, arm coming up to push Ramses in the chest. Anything to create some distance between them. 

                  “W - Was...” The stutter in his words was unfamiliar, having him clear his            throat and looking away completely. “Was there something wrong with your order?”

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@lybian-glass​ ​ ❤︎ ‘d for a valentine’s starter !!

       “If my assumptions are correct, this must be Da Vinci’s doing. Shit...” Chaldea had recently turned into an explosion of Valentine decorations, leaving no way to escape from the red and pink streamers and glitter heart plastered along the hallways. He had to admit it did make everything look far more festive, but it didn’t help when they became inconvenient or, in his case, resulted in hair becoming tangled in some ridiculous overhanging hearts. “Could you, if it isn’t too much trouble to ask, help me?” 

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@ardensfides​ said  —   ♥

tips on how to get waver to like u || accepting

       I think between Tessa and Waver there is a lot that they could learn from each other. They may be from differing associations, but that part wouldn’t make him dislike her. He’s more so intrigued to hear what she has to say, and he would appreciate her opening up. Deep conversations with Waver goes a long way, so being able to carry meaningful discussions about philosophy or knowledge or just life, that’s something that will make him feel more inclined to like them. So, having that, that’s something her and Waver could do that I feel like would have him warm up to her just by enjoying their conversations.