#mayb jade or azurite

[saltminerising]

NOT ONE SHADE OF GREEN ON THE COLOR WHEEL ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE MALACHITE WITH THE NEW GENES. NOT A SINGLE FUCKING ONE. Jade and Olive are the only two that come even remotely close, maybe Spearmint if you go for an Azurite blend, this sucks, I hate it here.

[areallylittleshrimp]

[andrewmoocow]

Steven Universe Alternate Future chapter 28: Fusion Frenzy (originally published on October 4, 2021)

AN: It's fusion time everyone! Last time, Black Rutile initiated Phase 2 of her new plan to eradicate her enemies by interrupting the President's emergency address and now, she's on her way to Beach City as we speak to begin Phase 3. Can the Crystal Gems stop this monster and save both Steven & the Earth? Find out today on Steven Universe Alternate Future!

Synopsis: Bluebird Azurite, Black Rutile & White Topaz return to capture Steven.

Cast:

Zach Callison as Monster Steven, Watermelon Stevens

Estelle as Garnet

Michaela Dietz as Amethyst

Deedee Magno-Hall as Pearl, Volleyball, Mega Pearl

Grace Rolek as Connie/Future Connie

Tom Scharpling as Greg

Shelby Rabara as Peridot/Future Peridot

Jennifer Paz as Lapis

Uzo Aduba as Bismuth/Future Bismuth

Kimberly Brooks as Jasper

Noël Wells as Black Rutile/Future Black Rutile

Lauren Ash as White Topaz

Della Saba as Aquamarine

Charlyne Yi as Eyeball

Larissa Gallagher as Bluebird Azurite

Patti LuPone as Yellow Diamond

Lisa Hannigan as Blue Diamond

Christine Ebersole as White Diamond

Sarah Stiles as Spinel

Aparna Nancherla as Lemon Jade

Erica Luttrell as Future Sapphire

Lin-Manuel Miranda as President Eduardo Suarez

Wendie Malick as Vice President Theresa Maxwell

GZA as Major General Wade Grant

Aimee Mann as Opal

Billie Eilish as Turquoise

Esme Bianco as Malachite

Catherine Tate as Lepidolite

Toks Olagundoye as Nanafua

--

Closed off from the chaos outside, Jasper remained curled up in the bathtub, sobbing quietly over being rejected by her Diamond, over how nothing seemed to go right for her on Earth, and how she'd rather have gone back to Homeworld with the Diamonds rather than stay with all the other healed Gems. However, her misery wouldn't last any longer.

"Can you keep it down?! I'm trying to mope!" Jasper bellowed before she finally burst from the bathroom and marched on outside as she heard roaring from the beach. However, what she saw was a shocking sight. "What is that?"

"Is that you Jasper?" Lapis exclaimed as she hovered over to her orange frenemy. "Where have you been this whole time, you'd be pretty useful here but it seems like you don't want to!"

"I was busy being depressed, brat." Jasper snarled at Lapis. "Depressed over how my Diamond left me again. Now where is he? I want to give him a piece of my mind!"

"Funny you should mention that," Peridot replied loudly. "That monster thing is Steven!"

"You're kidding!" Jasper replied before she began sounding more insecure. "Please tell me you're kidding and that this isn't all my fault because he shattered me, I'm begging you guys!"

"Are you okay?" Pearl asked the big Quartz as Lapis brought Jasper over to the Gems. "You're sounding a bit more frantic than usual."

"Sorry," Jasper began, cringing at the thought of apologizing for something she did. "I just think this might be my fault, since because of me he went mad with power and shattered me."

"It's not your fault Jasper," Garnet said comfortingly. "I think we all might be to blame here. But it could be worse." The fusion followed up by kissing Jasper on the forehead, much to her disgust.

"Ew, what did you do to me?!" Jasper yelped in disgust as she harshly rubbed at her forehead before her vision began to distort. "Wait, what's-"

--

What Jasper then saw was not a beautiful seaside where a monster stormed about, but the remnants of Little Homeworld, now reduced to ruins in the middle of a desolate wasteland. As far as she could see, no life could be seen for miles, all except for a ragtag band of survivors finding their way in this apocalyptic future.

"Any sign of He Who Must Not Be Named yet?" the possible future version of Peridot, easily distinguished from her regular self through wearing Pearl's blazer, asked a young adult version of Connie.

"No, thankfully." Connie said as she looked through the skies with her binoculars. "But we gotta move at some point, he could be here at any moment now!"

"No, I say we stay and fight!" Bismuth declared. "I don't care if that's still Steven, you all seen what he did to our friends!" she added despondently. "Ruby, Amethyst, Pearl, Lapis, they're all gone now, all thanks to him!"

"Bismuth, you're being irrational." Sapphire calmed the blacksmith down. "But I do agree, there's no future I see where we calm Steven down and rebuild society."

"Well, let him come." Peridot stated tiredly. "Anything to be with Lapis again. I'm just so tired of fighting."

As the surviving Crystal Gems bowed their heads in shame of how powerless they were to save their loved ones, a hoarse, piercing laugh rang out, causing the four to take up arms against whatever foe crossed their path. That foe in question turned out to be Black Rutile, now without her cape and her visor showed many visible cracks.

"Ah, yes." Black Rutile said as her laughing turned into smirking. "Tired of something you barely even did to begin with. Maybe if you two weren't tossed to the side after the Cluster and reduced to a comic relief role, that little witch could've stood a better chance."

"Be very careful with what you say next." Connie threatened the Rutile by pointing her sword straight at her gem.

"Oh come now Mama-Say-Mama-Sah-Warren, I've lost people too." Black Rutile grinned while lowering the sword. "I've lost people too. Heck, you saw how Steven killed my old gang, and now he's after me too for all I've done."

"Well frankly, you had it coming for all that." Bismuth responded before turning her finger into a spike. "Now pipe down while I smash you to pieces."

"Bismuth, stop." Connie advised Bismuth. "I think she might be our best chance at surviving yet."

"Are you serious?!" Peridot shrieked in defiance. "It's all because of her that Steven went nuts, shattered Jasper, and then started rampaging across the planet and maybe beyond! All our friends and family are dead because of Black Rutile, and you think she might help us?!"

"We kept you around despite being a Homeworld loyalist." Sapphire told Peridot.

"So anyways, you might be our best chance at stopping Steven." Connie said to Black Rutile before sticking her hand out. "You in?"

"I'm going to assume that if I don't play by your rules, I'll pay with my life?" Black Rutile asked as she shook the human's hand.

"You bet." Connie answered. "When I found White Topaz before Steven shattered her, she begged me, with her last words that when I'd kill you, and make no mistake I will kill you, I'll give you the slowest and most painful death I can offer. And if you try and run away, I'm going to honor that promise."

As the handshake broke, Black Rutile was left completely speechless at both Connie's death threat and her late bodyguard having the audacity to wish death upon her. Before long, her silence was broken by another bout of maniacal laughter at Connie's expense. "Honor? Really kid?" Black Rutile declared. "You know we live in a society, or at least what's left of one, where honor is but a distant memory."

"You talk too much, you know that?" Sapphire snarked before she received another future vision, one that might spell their doom. "My stars, he's coming!"

While Connie, Peridot, Bismuth, and Sapphire prepared for the fight of their lives, Black Rutile looked up at the pink-colored sonic boom in the sky and laughed as a pink glowing figure landed on the ground in front of the rebels, the resulting impact causing more destruction to Little Homeworld.

Connie pointed her sword at their opponent, and her face softened upon discovering who it was. A pink, gargoyle-like monster whose size was equal to Bismuth's with massive horns on his head, scars on his chest forming a star, and a pink gem on his stomach.

"Steven?"

--

"So all that could've happened, because of me?" Jasper despaired as she was returned to the present day before dropping to her knees. "You were right, I am nothing but trouble."

"Okay, maybe you are, but you can still change." Amethyst rejected Jasper's notion. "And you can start by helping us stop him!" She then pointed to the pink monster, who took one look at Jasper and began to run away from her, no doubt the Steven inside it afraid to see Jasper again after killing her.

"Hey, get back here!" Jasper yelled as Steven tried to run straight towards Beach City.

"It's gonna smash Beach City!" Amethyst yelled. "We gotta stop him!" Without even a chance to be asked, Lapis summoned a water rope that she used to lasso Steven and drag him away from Beach City.

"So, is there any way to fix him?" Jasper asked.

"None that we know of so far." Garnet replied. "Not even the Diamonds could solve this problem."

"And now, I don't think there's anything we can do." Pearl declared.

"Anything, except surrender." Black Rutile declared as she, White Topaz, Aquamarine, and Eyeball dropped down from and stood before the group with an army of robots behind them. "Oh look, everyone is here! We got the insipid oppressors, their mindless sheep, and the sorry excuses for monarchs!"

"What's your game Black Rutile?" White Diamond angrily asked her former subordinate.

"It's quite simple really." Black Rutile replied. "Thanks to yours truly, all of you are now enemies of humanity for allowing this to happen!" She pointed at Steven. "And not just your little monster problem, but for all the horrible things you've done to this planet! And all while you were too busy crying like babies for the brat."

"Yeesh, someone likes to talk." Spinel murmured.

"Zip it, playmate!" Aquamarine declared. "Once all of you are out of the way, our master shall claim this galaxy as her own!"

"And maybe become one of the great Universal Lords!" Eyeball added.

--

All across the world, riots began breaking out over Black Rutile's broadcast. Picket signs were made, effigies were burned, and calls were made to eliminate the Crystal Gems' threat to humanity, even though not a single one of them knew of their existence before today.

In Washington, Theresa was showing Suarez a livestream on her phone of a group of people in Russia cursing in their native language of how the Gems deprived them of their ancestors' native land, leaving the president more depressed over the incident just as Wade strolled into the Oval Office.

"I just got off the phone with Prime Minister Sorayama." Major General Grant said. "He's saying the cabinet of Japan is ready to launch everything they've got against the monster and the Crystal Gems. They just need you to give the okay."

"No, we are not nuking anything!" Eduardo screamed, making the vice president and the major general jump a bit. "I know the Gems are good, kind people, but is it really true they're responsible for all that? And who's this Pink Diamond anyway?"

"I know they're your friends Mr. President, but what friends places the world in danger so many times, the only one to address that is another member of their species?" Grant asked. "It's your choice, sir. Your friends or your country?"

"He raises a pretty good point, sir." Theresa stated. "What's it gonna be?"

After wiping a few tears from his eyes, Eduardo turned to face the window behind him and made his decision. "Major General, tell Japan to call off the attack. Because we're doing it ourselves."

--

Back in Beach City, Black Rutile continued her speech to the Gems. "Look at all of this." She declared. "This is the chaos I've wanted to engender for so long. I wanted to build a new Homeworld order where you failed, but you chose Steven over your own people just because he's family." As Black Rutile continued speaking, she could feel her sanity begin to teeter off the edge more and more. "My purpose was to fight for the Gems, that is the sole purpose I was given. And now, I barely have any people left. That is what you have taken from me. That is what you have taken from EVERYONE!"

"That is where you're wrong!" Pearl boasted in reply. "You may think you're a misunderstood hero, but you're not! You're nothing more than a sociopathic, bloviating monster who only thinks that she's doing what's best for everyone! As actual heroes, we'll fight to stop you till our last breath, because we are the Crystal Gems and we'll always save the day!"

With that, Pearl took Amethyst's hand and the two merged into Opal, who pulled out her bow and fired an arrow at Black Rutile, who only moved her head an inch to the right to dodge it.

"Oh, fusions, eh?" Black Rutile snickered. "I guess we should even the odds then." She then turned to White Topaz. "Topaz, to me!"

"Right away my Rutile." White Topaz sadly complied and fused with Black Rutile to once again form Lepidolite.

"BEHOLD PEONS!" Lepidolite declared bombastically. "THE UNPARALLELED, UNIMAGINABLY ALMIGHTY LEPIDOLITE HAS FINALLY RETURNED!"

"Oh geez, she can fuse too?" Lapis snarled before turning to Jasper. "Hey Jasper, wanna join in?"

"Whatever." Jasper said and the two formed into the turquoise and gold-colored Malachite.

"Well, you know what to do Eyeball." Aquamarine said as she took the Ruby's hand and twirled in place before they formed Bluebird Azurite and unsheathed her ice cutlass & a flaming saber.

"Gems, now!" Garnet gave the order to attack and led the charge against the four rebels. However, Greg was feeling a little left out.

"Uh, what about me?" Greg asked as the battle began. "If only I could still make Steg." However, Greg quickly saw Lion rising beneath him and making the father ride on his back. "Oh, well that should suffice." Greg smiled before he made Lion gallop into combat. "WOLVERINES!"

--

Lepidolite roared as she threw a punch at Malachite, who caught it in one of her hands and fought back by launching a geyser at Lepidolite's face, sending her flying towards Peridot, who sent Bismuth soaring before the rainbow Gem smacked Lepidolite into the sand with her hammer.

"Feeling a little outmatched?" Malachite boasted with her arms folded.

"Child's play!" Lepidolite growled while summoning her claws and slashing Malachite in the torso. However, Malachite quickly grabbed Lepidolite by the arms and summoned Jasper's crash helmet to give her a nasty headbutt. "Topaz, what are you doing?" the Black Rutile half of Lepidolite asked. "Pull your weight and help me here!"

"But it's the four of us against all the Crystal Gems, the Diamonds, and even a Spinel!" the White Topaz half replied as Malachite began punching Lepidolite at rapid speed. "We're so outmatched here, let's just un-fuse and surrender so we won't have to risk our lives against such an unfair numbers advantage."

"Oh shut up!" Black Rutile yelled before Lepidolite received another punch to the face. However, Lepidolite just as quickly stabbed Malachite with her claws and slowly dragged them up her torso up to her face, hitting both Lapis & Jasper's gems and causing them to un-fuse.

"I got you guys!" Greg shouted as Lion leaped up and he caught the two Gems on his back. Lion then followed up with a roar aimed straight at Bluebird while she was fighting Opal, who was sent flying towards Spinel.

"Comin' at ya!" Spinel exclaimed before she began dribbling Bluebird like a basketball and flung her at some of Black Rutile's robot minions, who were firing at the Diamonds.

"Well, at least we tried with Malachite." Lapis said while getting up before she turned to Peridot. "Hey Peridot, wanna give it a shot!"

"Gladly!" Peridot exclaimed and raced over to her bestie.

"Wait, what?" Jasper asked as she watched her former cohorts fuse into Turquoise. "Since when can you do that?!"

"Don't ask, just fight!" Turquoise declared while forming a set of three swords out of liquid metal from the air to use, two in her hands and one between her teeth.

"Right." Jasper agreed as she prepared to charge. "Let's kill her properly this time."

--

Amid the chaos, Volleyball and Lemon Jade were left trying to escape harm with no idea what to do in battle, as they had never engaged in combat before.

"What are we going to do?!" Lemon Jade yelled while shaking Pink Pearl in her hands.

"I have no idea!" Volleyball replied. "I did fuse before, but it wasn't really for fighting an enemy." That was when she got an idea. "Wait, hold on!"

Volleyball ran towards Opal, who was busy shooting down Black Rutile's robots with her arrows when she felt something pulling down at her drape. "Oh, do you need something Volleyball?"

"Can I fuse with you Pearl so I can protect Jade?" Volleyball asked Opal.

"In the middle of something, but that's a definite possibility." Opal replied, unaware of the robot that was now hovering behind her.

"TARGET OPAL CONFIRMED. COMMENCE UN-FUSING." The robot droned and sent out an electric shock that forced Opal back into Pearl & Amethyst.

"Well ain't that a coincidence." Amethyst snarked as the two Pearls fused into Mega Pearl. "It's like she planned for this!"

"She planned for everything Amethyst." Mega Pearl responded before slashing away at robots that were cornering Lemon Jade.

--

Meanwhile, Turquoise was engaged in a swordfight against Bluebird Azurite, her metal katanas against Bluebird's ice and fire swords. "This is what you get for taking Steven and causing Lapis to leave me!" Turquoise yelled as she tried to stab Bluebird in any opening she could find.

"Oh, did kidnapping Steven hurt you that much?" Bluebird snickered. "I wouldn't have guessed judging by how you never show up." The smaller fusion quickly disarmed Turquoise and prepared to go in for the kill, but she had another thing coming.

"Got this from a manga." Turquoise grinned cheekily while cupping all four of her hands to her side and sticking them out, launching a torrent of water at Bluebird's face.

As for the Diamonds, they were busy protecting Steven from the robots by swatting them away. "These things are multiplying by the second!" Blue said while smashing drones to the ground so that the surviving Watermelon Stevens could dismantle them. "We have to get Steven somewhere safe so we can calm him down!"

"Everyone's trying their hardest, but Black Rutile just keeps coming back up." Yellow replied.

"Don't despair, we can win this!" White added, confident that they could still win the day somehow when she spotted something in the distance. "Wait, what are those?”

--

"Get a move on everyone, we're wasting daylight here!" Wade Grant barked to his men from his Humvee as the US Army advanced towards Beach City. As their goal was only to capture the Crystal Gems, they didn't need massive tanks, only jeeps, armored vans, and helicopters to get the job done. As the seaside town grew closer and closer, some of the army men felt the need to converse among themselves.

"So, do you think it might be sexist to capture a bunch of alien women?" one of the soldiers driving an armored van asked his companion.

"I'm not sure." The other soldier replied. "From what I've heard, they only look like women. They kinda don't have any gender since they're like, holograms projected by rocks. Holograms that happen to look female."

"Yeah but are there male Gems out there somewhere?" the first soldier continued. "How do they even procreate, if possible?"

"Beats me, they don't look like they have the goods, if you catch my drift." The second soldier wiggled his eyebrows. "Y'know, nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more!"

"Yes, I catch your drift, no need to reference old-timey British comedy." The first soldier groaned before turning on the radio. "Sir, we're nearing Beach City. Permission to be the first to step out?"

"Permission granted Private Eric." Wade accepted over the radio as the two soldiers' van rolled up to Beach City, where its citizens were already evacuating.

"Excuse me, we'd like a word with the mayor of this town." Private Eric said as he and his partner stepped out.

"That's me, Mayor Pizza." Nanafua declared as she walked up to the pair. "Now what brings the military here?"

"We're on official business here Mayor Pizza." Eric stated. "Are you aware you have been housing aliens that have been threatening your planet regularly?"

"Oh, the Gems? They're pretty harmless." Nanafua laughed. "Though that giant monster is a bit concerning."

"Everyone step aside, Black Rutile has convinced us those Gems need to be placed under arrest." Wade stepped forward and prepared a special anti-Gem weapon made from the remains of the Destiny Destroyer. "We won't use lethal force against you all, but we strongly urge you to let us through if you want your planet to live."

The armed forces began marching towards the pink monster menacing Beach City as the townsfolk nervously stepped aside to allow them to pass. Though they treasured the Gems, they couldn't bear to be victims of yet another incident relating to them.

--

"Get back here!" Lepidolite roared as she chased Connie around and clashed her claws with the girl's sword. "Don't think you've won yet just because you've trained with that rotten Pearl!"

"That's what you think!" Connie yelled before she slashed at Lepidolite's arm, causing the fusion to yell.

"How can we be hurt just like that?!" the Black Rutile half of Lepidolite muttered before looking accusingly at no one in particular while beginning to destabilize. "Seriously Topaz, why can't you contribute?!"

"Seriously, can't you read my lips?!" White Topaz yelled. "I want out!" Suddenly, the two Gems split apart and fell to the ground. Black Rutile fell face-first and spat out some sand before glaring daggers at her bodyguard.

"Does it look like I care?" Black Rutile said. "Besides, we should be getting some back up real soon."

"Wait, back up?" Mega Pearl wondered before she got shot down by a weapon resembling a Gem Destabilizer and forced back into Pearl & Volleyball.

"Fan out, take down anything with a star!" Wade Grant gave out orders while his men zapped the Crystal Gems with their Destabilizer-like weapons, managing to take down Turquoise, Garnet, Amethyst, Bismuth, and Jasper before forcing them into a truck.

"What is the meaning of this?!" Jasper roared as she was herded like cattle into the truck with the other Gems.

"You're finally getting the Earth justice you deserve." Black Rutile declared smugly. "When this planet's government learned of your exploits, the leader tried to make an address that I hacked into and used to expose you to the world. Hope you enjoy confinement!"

"You won't get away with this!" Pearl yelled rebelliously before she, Volleyball, and one of the Watermelon Stevens were forced into the truck as two of the soldiers looked up at Steven and the Diamonds.

"What do we do with them?" Private Eric wondered.

"No need, I got this." Black Rutile bragged, taking Aquamarine's wand and using it to imprison the three Diamonds in a forcefield.

"Hey, you let them go!" Spinel yelled before she found herself getting trapped in the bubble as well, along with Lemon Jade.

"Uh, what is going on?" Greg asked before the major general walked up to him.

"There is no need to panic sir, we are simply following orders." Wade answered calmly. "Alright, move out! We're bringing them to Area 42!"

"Area 42?!" Connie exclaimed. "What are you going to do with them there?!"

"Just gonna ask some questions followed by deciding their fates, no big." Wade responded as he hopped into his Humvee and drove off while turning on his radio. "Gems have been captured, I repeat, Gems have been captured. Requesting a lift to Area 42 in Calivada, over."

As the military drove away with the Gems in tow, Bluebird Azurite picked up Black Rutile & White Topaz before she flew them away from the beach, the combined weight of the Diamonds, Steven, Spinel, and Lemon Jade in the bubble having no effect on her.

"So Crystal Gems," Black Rutile laughed evilly. "Who are you going to believe in now?!"

--

With the Crystal Gems in government custody, Black Rutile is just a few steps closer to victory. But what plans does she have in store for the Diamonds, what fate shall await the Crystal Gems at Area 42, and do White Topaz's loyalties still lie with Black Rutile? You're just gonna have to wait and see.

[spicykoreantatertots]

Hope World

Pairing: Hoseok x Reader

Word Count: 1177 (oops)

Rating: PG

Genres: SFW, Fluff

Summary:  You meet J-Hope while you are traveling through Asia. 

Warnings: None.

A/N: First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO @ho-baebae​!!! You are my best friend, I love you so much. Please enjoy this cute little Hobi drabble! 🥳

This is part of my new drabble series that I’m doing for ficswithluv’s Bulletproof Bingo! 24 drabbles in 12 days so I can get that blackout before the deadline. See my challenge post here and the master list here! Message or send an ask to be on the taglist!

The inspiration for this was this tweet/fan art!

This has not been beta read, please be kind! 💜

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Gwangjang Market is packed today. You push your way through the crowd to get to one of the food vendors. The large backpack you’re carrying keeps accidentally hitting people and you are getting a lot of angry looks. But your stomach is growling after all the walking you did to get here. You need food. 

You find a tteok-bokki stand and order some of that, then next to the tteok-bokki is a bindae-tteok stand so you get some of that too. There are stools at the bindae-tteok stand, so you sit there to scarf down your snack. The absolute best part about backpacking through Asia is the food. The vendor there attempts to make polite conversation with you while she continues to cook, but your Korean is very basic.

Once you’re done eating, you decide to explore the rest of the market. There are little shops that have fabric and clothing. There’s a store that looks like it has antiques for sale. There are kiosks with the cutest little trinkets, but you can’t buy much of anything. The backpack is heavy and every ounce counts. 

You stumble upon a few jewelry tables at the back part of the market. Jewelry is your biggest weakness. You haven’t worn much of it on this trip, so a cute pair of earrings or a necklace would go a long way.

Unfortunately, nothing really catches your eye. After a few hours of walking around you make your way to the end of the line. Just before you turn to leave, a bright tend grabs your attention. As you approach you see the green table cloth and the small sign that reads Hopes Market.

There is a man with brown hair and a heart shaped smile standing behind the table. He’s looking directly at you, his gaze welcoming you to his booth. There’s another sign on his stand, I’m your hope. Hope is something you desperately need right now. 

You didn’t just randomly decide to backpack through Asia one day. No, you got fired. And when you got home to the apartment you share with your boyfriend, you caught him sleeping with your best friend. Everything went wrong all at once. So you decided to sell everything a leave. Since then, you’ve had a great time exploring the world. But you don’t have much to go home to and that scares you. 

“Welcome to Hopes Market! I’m your hope, you’re my hope. I’m J-Hope!” The cheery man exclaims. The smile that spreads across your face is involuntary. 

“Hi!” You respond, not sure what else to say. He greeted you in English, but you don’t know how much English he actually speaks. 

“Please look around, I have many pieces. Each crystal has been charged personally by me.” He states proudly in plain English. His accent is heavy, but easy to understand. You aren’t quite sure if you believe in the power of crystals, but who are you to judge?

Each piece is named and labelled carefully in English explaining the crystals they are made with and the purpose of the crystal. 

Piece of Peace - These rose quartz earrings will bring love and peace into your life. Rose quartz is known as the love stone, but it is also known to have healing energy and peaceful properties. 

Daydream - The jade charm on this necklace will bring wealth, wisdom, and prosperity to those who wear it. 

Baseline - This bracelet will bring you clarity and focus. The clear quartz beads will also help you manifest your goals and dreams. 

Hangsang - Jasper is the stone of stability and tranquility. This necklace will help restore inner peace and encourage healing. 

Airplane - This hand carved smoky quartz charm will help ground you during difficult times. On any bracelet or necklace, it will bring the wearer a deeper connection to the earth. 

Blue Side - These azurite earrings will clear your mind of worry and bring focus and clean energy into your life. 

Each of the pieces are so beautiful and brightly colored. They all promise to bring positive energy into your life and it’s tempting. 

“They’re all so lovely.” You look back at J-Hope with a small smile. You’re not sure how to tell him you didn’t really see anything you want. You don’t want to hurt his feelings. 

“If you’re unsure, I can read your energy to see which will help you.” He chimes in, motioning for you to give him your hand. Still a little unsure, you place your hand on top of his and he sets his other hand on top. 

He closes his eyes for a few seconds, you watch him carefully. Then he opens his eyes, staring into yours intensely. You only last about three seconds before you have to break eye contact. He holds onto your hand for another moment and then lets go. 

“I have just the thing!” He says, a cheerful smile replacing the intense stare. He turns around and looks through a couple of boxes on the ground. He pops back up with a brightly colored bracelet in hand. 

It has beads for each color of the rainbow. There’s a sunflower charm with rainbow petals and a large crystal charm that’s black and red. 

Hope World - This bracelet features a large bloodstone crystal. It brings courage, strength, healing, and self-esteem to the person wearing it. You will get through this.

“This bracelet will help you get through these tough times.” J-Hope smiles and takes the bracelet off the cardstock backing and clasps it around your wrist. It seems silly to say, but you can almost feel a warm surge of energy where the crystal comes in contact with your skin. Maybe there is something to this after all. 

“It’s beautiful. How much do I owe you?” You ask. J-Hope points to a sign taped to the edge of the table, Payment In Smiles. You and J-Hope exchange big smiles.

“It was nice to meet you!” You say as you begin walking away, you wish you could give him something in return. 

“Good bye! Safe travels!” J-Hope calls after you. 

The market is less crowded now, it’s getting late. You decide to get dinner for the road while you’re still here. A japchae cart is the first thing you see and it smells delicious. You order two servings of the noodle dish. One for you, and one for J-Hope.

You walk quickly back to Hopes Market, but he’s not there. In fact, the entire booth is gone. There is no trace of him at all. You check the bracelet on your wrist to make sure that you didn’t imagine the whole encounter, but it’s still there. 

The other vendors around are starting to pack up. Maybe he just left early. But you can’t help but feel like there is something slightly more mystical about J-Hope. Sadly, you many never know for sure, but you decide to leave the market and set back out on your journey. With your Hope World bracelet around your wrist, you feel a little more courageous than before.

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A/N: Thank you so much for reading. Check out my masterlist here and the series masterlist here. I’m always looking for betas and friends so send me a message! :)

[forever-learning-witch]

D&D Witch: Bards

“In the worlds of D&D, words and music are not just vibrations of air, but vocalizations with power all their own. The bard is a master of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers.”- D&D Beyond

Bards are some of the oldest professions in the world as they were the ones who passed stories and songs down in time. Stories are magic and music is as well. There is a common misconception of them in D&D as the seduce everything when in actuality it is a minor part. They are personally the most versatile. 

 Bards are usually extroverted in nature though some maybe ambiverts as well. They are usually full of energy and life and you never seem to have a bad time around them. They are really charismatic in personality and you are usually drawn into their conversations. They can usually play an instrument of some sort. Yes Singing counts as an instrument in my opinion. They usually wear bright or deep jewel tone colors like blues, purples, yellows and greens. They are also the friend people go to talk about their problems with. 

Those who classify themselves as a bard may find themselves doing the following witchcraft paths. It is not limited to this list. 

Sex magic

Glamour magic

Knowledge witchcraft

Shufflemancy

Tarot

Rune reading

Storytelling

Musical magic

Protection spells

Warding

Banishment

Spirit Work 

Animal magic 

Knot magic

Love Magic

Tools of a Bard:

A musical Instrument

A spell book or music book

Some sort of jewelry with magic imbued in it

A favorite outfit

Makeup for those that wear it

Divination tools

A favorite pen

Perfumes

Crystals

Scents/Herbs that can be associated: 

Aloe~ Attract good fortune, love, spiritual vibrations, and strength

Amber~ Love, comfort, happiness and healing

Ambergris~ Dreams and aphrodisiac

Carnation~ Protection, strength, healing, love and lust 

Cherry~ Attract and stimulate love

Cinnamon~ Gain wealth and success

Gardenia~ Peace, love and healing

Ginger~  Wealth, lust, love and magical power

Hibiscus~ Attract love, lust and also for divination.

Honeysuckle~ Good health, luck, and psychic power

Jasmine~ Luck especially in love matters

Lemon~ Healing, love and purification 

Mint~  Increase sexual desire, exorcise evil supernatural entities, conjure beneficial spirits, and attract money

Musk~ Courage and vitality, or to heighten sensual passion

Passionflower~ Peace of mind

Patchouli~ Money and attraction

Peppermint~ Energy, mental stimulant, exorcism and healing

 Poppy Seeds~ Promote female fertility, and to attract love, good luck, and money

Rose~ Increase courage, induce prophetic dreams, house blessing, fertility, healing and attract love

Strawberry~ Attract love and for luck.

Sweetgrass~  Conjure beneficial spirits prior to spell casting

Sweet Pea~ Friendship, love and courage 

Vanilla~  Attract love, increase sexual desire, and improve the powers of the mind.

Violet~ Wisdom, luck, love, protection and healing 

Ylang-Ylang~ love, harmony and euphoria 

Crystals that can be associated: 

Agate~ Balance, Clarity, Courage, Courage, Creativity, Energizer, Fertility, Good Health, Good Manners, Grounding, Growing Plants, Happiness, Healing, Health, Inner Bitterness, Intelligence, Longevity, Longevity, Making Friends, Prosperity, Protection, Restoration Of Energy, Strength, Support, Truth, Ward Anger, Wealth

Agrellite~ Confidence, Distant Healing, Independence, Potential, Self-Respect

Alabaster~ Clarity, Composure, Forgiveness, Meditation, Mental Balance

Alexandrite~ Forgiveness, Good Fortune, Happiness, Sexual Powers, Success

Amazonite~ Balance, Harmony, Hope, Physical Stamina, Thinking

Amber~    Balance, Infection, Lift The Spirit, Positive Energy, Rids Depression

Amethyst~ Calming, Compulsive Behavior, Faithfulness, Fear, Friendship, Headaches, Healing, Inner Calm, Insights, Intuition, Meditation, Psychic Ability, Self-Esteem, Sleep, Spiritual Awareness

Azurite~ Acceptance, Calm, Dreams, Healing, Inner Confusion, Intuition, Personal Stress, Psychic Ability, Spiritual Guidance, Truth, Understanding

Bloodstone~ Accidents, Balance, Business, Business, Confidence, Courage, Courage, Depression, Disease, Emotional Blockages, Healing, Invisibility, Legal Matters, Longevity, Physical Strength, Spells

Carnelian~ Anger, Communication, Concentration, Confidence, Decisions, Eloquence, Energy, Fear, Focus, Good Fortune, Gossip, Harmonious, Healing, Health, Longevity, Motivation, Peaceful, Protection, Wishes

Citrine~ Abundance, Confidence, Courage, Prosperity, Self-determination

Clear Quartz~ Clarity

Emerald~ Harmony

Fluorite~ Concentration

Fuchsite~ Balance, Harmony

Garnet~ Commitment, Energy

Hematite~ Grounding

Jade~ Confidence, Dreams, Fertility, Fidelity, Friendship, Harmony

Kyanite~ Awareness, Communication, Dreams

Lapis Lazuli~ Creativity

Lodestone~ Attraction

Opal~ Creativity

Rose Quartz~ Friendship, Happiness

Sapphire~ Beauty

Sodalite~ Communication

Sugilite~ Confidence

Topaz~ Creativity, Energy, Generosity

Tourmaline~ Balance, Confidence

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I also like Pokémon so I’ll be typing gems

Steven: Normal/Psychic or Fairy

Garnet: Fire/Ice or Electric

Amethyst: Normal

Pearl: Fighting/Fairy??? idk if i should include fairy for pearl

Lapis Lazuli: Water (duh) maybe add flying???

Peridot: Psychic

Bismuth: Fighting(/Steel?)

Jasper: Fighting

Pink Diamond/Rose Quartz: Psychic or Fairy

Yellow Diamond: Electric

Blue Diamond: Water

White Diamond: Normal and/or Psychic

Ruby: Fire/Fighting

Sapphire: Ice/Psychic

Opal: Fighting/Fairy? Like Pearl?

Smoky Quartz: Fighting

Rainbow Quartz: Both are Fairy

Sugilite: Fighting

Sardonyx: Fighting/Fairy? There’s too much pearl

Sunstone: Fire/Fighting

Alexandrite: Fighting/Fire

Obsidian: Fire/Rock?

Stevonnie: Normal/Psychic or Fairy

Steg: I’m not going to say because I don’t like the idea that these people made a movie and decided that it was a good and totally not cringey idea to fuse Steven and his father

Yellow Pearl: Psychic or Fairy (maybe electric)

Blue Pearl: Psychic or Fairy (maybe water)

Pink Pearl/Volleyball: Psychic and/or Fairy

Malachite: Water/Poison (irl malachite is toxic)

Holly Blue Agate: Electric

Spinel: Dark/Fairy?

Aquamarine: Water/Fairy

Topaz: Fighting

Both Zircons: Psychic

Rutile: Psychic or Normal? There is NOT enough info for this oh fuck oh shit

Rhodonite: By her looks I’d say Fairy but like I said NEI

Padparadscha: Technically Psychic

Fluorite: yes (I really don’t know what to say)

Emerald: NEI, imma guess electric

Bluebird Azurite: Water/Ice/Flying/Fire/Fighting oh fuck oh

Jade(s): bro idk, steel???

Nephrite: Poison

Cherry Quartz: n/a (looks kinda fairy to me)

Biggs Jasper: Fighting prolly

Snowflake Obsidian: Ice/Rock?

Larimar: Ice

Pebbles: Rock

If I missed any or if you have any other suggestions for typing, please tell me

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Precious Crystals For Wellness

Crystals or gems are strong materials whose constituents, (for example, particles, atoms, or particles) are masterminded in a profoundly requested little structure, framing a exaggerated stone fuming section that stretches out in all directions.In expansion, perceptible single jewels are generally recognizable by their geometrical shape, comprising of level appearances afterward explicit, trademark directions. The questioning investigation of unnatural stones and gem spread is known as crystallography. The procedure of precious rock settlement through systems of gem expand is called crystallization or hardening.

Precious stones are utilized to restore the body's own mending capacities, diminish pressure and increase an amazing nature. They keep a huge bill of vitality and the individuals who discharge duty taking into account them take that they have their own individual vitality sports ground or character. Consequently, it is imperative to pick one that is in congruity gone your own vitality.Read more about amber stone healing properties here.

My own conviction is that artificial stones are near to house to the proprietor, and in this circulate it is basic that you should in every deed first support and pick one you agree to is directly for yourself, along these lines you ought to never at any lessening get one upon line.

Precious stones play a part through a vibration of the chakras having their own one of a nice vitality, which assists taking into account carrying equalization to your psyche, body and soul.

Explicit stones are utilized to relate past the vary 7 Chakra focuses during a recuperating session to back financial credit them. I for one taking into consideration the accompanying despite the fact that obviously there are others that you may like.

Root Chakra  Red Jasper, Garnet

Sacral Chakra  Golden, orange Calcite

Sun powered Plexus Chakra  bright tawny Apatite, Citrine

Heart Chakra  Rose Quartz, Jade

Throat Chakra  Blue Turquoise, Blue Calcite

Forehead or third Eye Chakra  Azurite, Lapis Lazuli

Crown Chakra  Amethyst, White Topaz

Assuming be that as it may, you just have one artificial rock next an unmistakable quartz is a decent one to start taking into account for all the 7 Chakras.

A few specialists may utilize pretentious stones connected to different treatments they use for example Reflexology and Reiki

Contemplation

Gems can likewise encourage you profoundly during reflection. At the narrowing once you think have a go at materialistic one of our preferred exaggerated stones.

Gems should be rinsed since use

Having picked your gem you should rinse it appropriately. To complete this you should know that just as transmitting vitality, your gem is totally keen on engrossing it from anyone, anyplace and whenever. You so may have a artificial rock in your ownership that has been recently taken care of by numerous individuals and their various energies will have left their imprint.

You can wash beside your pretentious rock from various perspectives in view of that utilize one you feel fine with.

You can either lid it in the earth or in stone salt for 12 hours. At the lessening afterward you have done this wipe it tidy gone a paper towel however don't wash it.

Smear them in some cedar and sage and wipe cautiously a sudden mature complex behind a paper towel.

Another passage is to put your unnatural rock uncovered subsequently there is a full moon.

Charging your gem

Having curtains this you are prepared to raid your gem and presenting it to splendid daylight is a decent beginning. In the concern that you are not prepared to utilize it or have rinsed a few at once, you can enclose them by tin foil until you are prepared to utilize them.1 enveloped by a silk fabric and allow nobody else admission it, as they would place their energies into it.

Should this happen you have to experience the purifying and charging forms again.

It is in every accomplishment good to check your artificial stones to check whether they see bland and infatuation reviving again.My allegation conviction is that jewels are near to house to the proprietor, and thusly it is basic that you should in every raid first sustain and pick one you undertake is directly for yourself, along these lines you ought to never at any dwindling acquire one upon line.

You may locate that you are maybe attracted to certain gems and not to new people and there may even be some that you extremely despise! Learn about amethyst stone healing properties  and more.

You may read/view related info at https://www.huffpost.com/entry/do-healing-crystals-reall_b_12117920 .

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Her? A Pair of Gemstones Earrings in Her Favourite Colour!

It is no secret that women love jewellery. If that special woman in your life has her ears pierced, bingo! The issue of getting the perfect Christmas gift for her is solved.

You know her favourite colour (hint, if you don't know-ask), but now where to start? This guide will help you choose gemstone earrings in her favourite colour all while catering to your budget!

When you think of gemstones do just a few come to mind? Usually the classic precious gemstones are on top of the list: sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and of course, diamonds. Maybe you also have knowledge of a few of the semi-precious gemstones such as; amethyst, topaz and aquamarine. All of these choices can easily become intimidating, so it is best to narrow down you research by looking at stones that feature her favourite colour/colours. If she like brighter stoned, perhaps Sapphires would be a good choice as they come in many different colours. However, if she prefers darker tones, black opal earrings  could be the perfect solution!

Below are lists of gemstone types depending on her favorite colour. Be sure to research the stone you choose in further detail to ensure it will match her day to day activities as you do not want to risk the stone cracking or scratching! You can refer to this list when making the best choice to suit her and her style!

White/Clear Stones: Classy & Elegant!

Diamonds

Pearl

Opal

Beryl

Zircon

Quartz

Mother of Pearl

Moonstone

Cubic Zirconia

Black Stones:

Black is among one of the most popular colour choices for earrings! Luckily, there are many options and stones to choose from.

Black Spinel

Black Pearl

Black Opal

Black Diamonds

Black Banded Agate

Snowflake Obsidian

Onyx

Hematite

Druzy

Purple Stones:

From Pale Lilac tones all the way to bright purple tones!

Jasper

Chalcedony

Amethyst

Agate

Tourmaline

Tanzanite

Spinel

Purple Topaz

Purple Sapphire

Opalite

Blue Stones:

A royal and sophisticated choice!

Turquoise

Tanzanite

Sodalite

Sapphires

Blue Zircon

Blue Tourmaline

Blue Topaz

Blue Spinel

Blue Lace Agate

Blue Diamonds

Azurite

Aquamarine

Apatite

Agate

Opal

Moonstone

Lapis Lazuli

Iolite

Chrysocolla

Green Stones:

Rich and Elegant!

Green Zircon

Green Topaz

Green Garnet

Green Diamond

Emerald

Diopside

Chrome Tourmaline

Aventurine

Moss Agate

Malachite

Jasper

Jadeite

Jade

Zircon

Watermelon Tourmaline

Tsavorite

Tanzanite

Peridot

Opal

Yellow Stones:

Dazzling in the summer and uplifting in the winter!

Yellow Zircon

Yellow Sapphire

Yellow Beryl

Scapolite

Quartz

Citrine

Tourmaline

Topaz

Orange Stones:

Another Summer Favorite!

Coral

Citrine

Chrysoberyl

Chalcedony

Andalusite

Ametrine

Amber

Agate

Zircon

Topaz

Sunstone

Orange Sapphire

Garnet

Fire Opal

Pink Stones:

Gorgeous & Girly!

Morganite

Kunzite

Garnet

Tourmaline

Spinel

Rose Quartz

Pink Topaz

Pink Sapphire

Pink Pearl

Pink Diamonds

Red Stones:

Fiery & Fierce!

Jasper

Garnet

Coral

Red Tourmaline

Red Spinel

Red Jasper

Red Emeralds

Red Diamonds

Brown Stones:

Neutral and Classic!

Opal

Jasper

Citrine

Carnelian

Brown Zircon

Amber

Agate

Zircon

Tourmaline

Topaz

Tigers Eye

Smoky Quartz

Sapphire

[ultraclops]

The Sweetiegems (Sweetypies as Gems)

Hi, I saw this response post of yours (https://daarin-nekoneko.tumblr.com/post/619763097586024449/thoughts-on-a-hypothetical-version-of-adorabat) and I wanted to expand on that with you and see what you think. 

For every named Sweetypie, I wrote for each of them a list of a number of different kinds of gems that they physically look like the most. Since there's more than one kind of gem for each Sweetypie, feel free to choose any one of them that you feel matches best:

(...and I'm willing to bet that most of these gems listed here are ones you've never heard of until now!)

Adorabat: hemimorphite, aquamarine, topaz, euclase, turquoise, chrysocolla chalcedony, jeremejevite

King Snugglemagne: diamond, quartz, goshenite, pearl, ruby, padparadscha, red beryl

Chubbum: amazonite, alexandrite, phosphophyllite, apatite, periclase

Ketchup: red beryl, spinel, cuprite, carnelian, friedelite, pyroxmangite, rhodonite, proustite, garnet, tugtupite, väyrynenite

Camille: jade, emerald, peridot, nephrite, andradite, variscite, uvarovite, green diamond, diopside

Honey: chrysoberyl, heliodor, yellow diamond, golden beryl, grossular, amblygonite, andradite, citrine, sanadine, scheelite, scapolite

Quinton: aquamarine, chrysocolla, moonstone, larimar, topaz, turquoise, tanzanite

Gary: watermelon tourmaline, alexandrite

Kevin: periclase, apatite, amazonite, phosphophyllite

Farmer Bun: amber, siderite, rhodochrosite, padparadscha sapphire, sphalerite, strontianite, sunstone, humite, hessonite

Cluckins: sanadine, chrysoberyl, heliodor, yellow diamond, golden beryl, grossular, amblygonite, andradite, citrine

Penny: rose quartz, pink diamond, friedelite, pyroxmangite, rhodonite, proustite, tugtupite, väyrynenite

Benny: heliodor, sanadine, yellow diamond, chrysoberyl, citrine, golden beryl, andradite

Mail Mole: rutile, bort, carnelian, strontianite

Muffins: scheelite, sulfur, scapolite

Ol' Blue: sapphire, lapis lazuli, prosopite, papagoite, paraíba tourmaline

Marion: yellow diamond, scapolite, scheelite, heliodor

Chester Nutz: staurolite, carnelian, rutile

Clark Lockjaw: turquoise, star sapphire, shattuckite, sapphirine

Scoops: purpurite, rubellite, iolite, amethyst, sugilite

Pinky: spinel, cinnabar, rhodonite, pink diamond, tugtupite, väyrynenite

Slim Pigguns: citrine, chrysoberyl, heliodor, yellow diamond, golden beryl, grossular, amblygonite, andradite, sanidine

Jaybird: augelite, pearl, phantom quartz, gypsum

Lucky: peridot, green diamond, tsavorite garnet, emerald

Rhett the Chef: star sapphire, tanzanite, shattuckite, sapphirine

Chett the Ref: citrine, golden beryl, grossular, amblygonite, andradite, sanadine

Dr. Cuddlestien: alexandrite, periclase, powellite, smithsonite, apatite

Vic: spessartite garnet, siderite, sphalerite, sunstone, humite

Todd: ametrine, azurite, lazulite, boleite, ceruleite, chrysocolla, covellite, gahnospinel, haüyne, linarite, papagoite, paraíba tourmaline, shattuckite, sodalite

Bait-Shop Bub: phosphophyllite, periclase, powellite, smithsonite, apatite, alexandrite

Plippy: purpurite, iolite, sugilite, rubellite

Sloth Smith: iolite, purpurite, amethyst

Big Thumb Pete: phosgenite, humite, eudialyte, eosphorite, crocoite, chalcedony, bustamite, amber

I was also thinking that the Sweetypies would look different, not just in color but also in texture and structural compositions. Maybe their physical appearance would be designed in a way that you can tell they're a gemstone (or a colored rock, at least) from looking at them up close with the light's reflection.

Who knows? It might be the Jewelpet-like crossover story/idea you never knew you wanted.

* On an additional note, you'd think Mao Mao and Badgerclops would have a real bad headache continually trying to piece these little people back together every time they crack and/or shatter from monster attacks or hurting themselves and each other...(mostly when it comes to Adorabat)

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This is amazing!! I can definitely tell you've put a lot of thought into this concept! And you're definitely right, a few of these gemstones I've never heard of! (Unfortunately that make finding metaphysical stuff for them near impossible, lol)

Now, after 4 days of research, here's my thoughts on which gem could go with which Sweetypie and why:

Adorabat: Aquamarine (Stone of Courage, Inner power and fearlessness, encourages perception and clarity of thought, safe travel over water, promotes verbal self-expression, aids in assimilating knowledge, encourages growth and intuition, calms fears and worries) or Jeremejevite (Encourages self-respect and personal well-being, stimulates psychic powers, recovery from loss, helps deal with change, helps self-worth and sense of purpose, boosts morale and energy, has strong power despite its small size, plus it also comes in yellow)

King Snugglemagne: Ruby (Stone of Nobility, motivation and setting of realistic goals, instills confidence and courage, wealth and passion, encourages joy and laughter, imparts potency and vigor, sparks leadership qualities and selflessness, brings fire into life) or Padparadacha (Stone of Wisdom, will to create with the heart, reveling in life's experiences, empowering for musicians, divine revelations, helps achieve goals and change, represents joy and vital energy, enhances wisdom and self-mastery, radiates empathy and discernment)

Chubbum: Phosphophyllite (Overcoming difficulties and change, overcoming tiredness, rejuvenates the mind, promotes creativity and inner growth) or Apatite (Stone of Manifestation, draws away negativity, motivation, clears confusion, balance between heart and mind, understanding personal karma, helps express true feelings, encourages hand-eye coordination in children)

Ketchup: Bixbite (Represents eternal youth, brings good luck, stimulates awareness, brings grace and harmony, relieves depression and stress, protects the self and accepts all, improves self-esteem and self-love) or Pyroxmangite (Energizing and loving, encourages open-heartedness, builds confidence and self-esteem, pushes one to move forwards, heals the physical and emotional heart, nurtures self-care and forgiveness, brings in feminine and ancestral energies)

Camille: Emerald (Stone of Successful Love, promotes unconditional love and friendship, brings equilibrium and harmony, focuses attention and raises awareness, stimulates greater mental capabilities, opens clairvoyance and clarity of thought, grants wisdom and empathy, makes speech more persuasive and impactful, strengthens memory), Nephrite Jade (Stone of Dreams, assists in dream recall and analysis, connection to ancient wisdom and universal energies, offers physical and psychic protection, enhances personal and professional life, helps creativity and motivation) or Variscite (Clears thinking and increases perception, encourages self-expression and communication of ideas, helpful in supporting dis-ease in elderly people, helps with exploration and memory, works on an astral and ethereal level, enhances logic and reasoning, releases negative energies)

Honey: Chrysoberyl (Keeps disasters at bay, turns negative thoughts into positive energy, aids seeing both sides of a situation, promotes discipline and self-control, increases concentration and learning, promotes spiritual power concentration and clarity of thought, brings wealth and creativity, promotes tolerance and harmony, increases self-confidence and self-worth, brings compassion generosity and forgiveness) or Heliodor (Centers the mind, radiates power and warmth, boosts self-confidence, balances the conscious and intuitive selves, stimulates wisdom and knowledge, expands capacity to withhold and recall information, selfless leadership, stimulates higher thinking and mental functions, boosts drive and determination, aids the path of service, stimulates willpower and self-esteem)

Quinton: Moonstone (Stone of New Beginnings, soothes emotional instability and stress, provides calmness, enhances intuition and success in business, supports emotions in men, provides protection at night) or Turquoise (Talisman of Kings, Connects Heaven and Earth, brings good luck and protection, heals emotional wounds and chronic stress, charm for health and abundance, promotes travel and wise investments)

Gary: Alexandrite (Friday's Child Stone, brings luck and good fortune, gives access to the energy of the universe, strengthens intuition creativity and imagination, gives hope to those in despair)

Kevin: Apatite (Balance between heart and mind, understanding personal karma, helps express true feelings, encourages hand-eye coordination in children) or Amazonite (Calms the brain and nerves, alleviates worries and fears, dispels negative energies, manifests universal love)

Farmer Bun: Amber (Cleanses the body and environment, absorbs pain and negative energies, stimulates intellect and self-confidence, encourages decision-making and patience, attuned to ancient wisdom and past recall, natural healer and protector) or Hessonite (Talisman for prosperity and good luck, instills confidence and sociability, helps reach destinations, promotes wealth success and longevity, mental relief and freedom, grants courage and strength)

Cluckins: Citrine (The Merchant's Stone, attracts wealth prosperity and success, imparts delight and enthusiasm, raises self-esteem and self-confidence, stimulates the brain and intellect, promotes motivation creativity and self-expression, enhances concentration and vitality) or Amblygonite (Offers balance and reconciles dualities, encourages service and thoughtfulness to others without martyrdom, eases hurt and anger, expands talents and motivation)

Penny: Rhodonite (Stone of Compassion, heals emotional and mental wounds, stimulates the heart, aids in achieving potential and balance, encourages self-love and forgiveness, promotes calmness in upsetting situations, discourages self-destructive behavior and codependency) or Tugtupite (Stone of Unconditional Love, fills the heart and soul with love, dispels negative thoughts and energies, helps understand the self and purpose, enables self-love and confidence, grants emotional independence, stimulates passion and open-heartedness)

Benny: Sanidine (Creates ambience of cheerfulness and optimism, gives strength and focus, dispels low self-worth agitation and worry, wipes out psychological and emotional barriers) or Golden Beryl (Stone of Sunshine, instills confidence and motivation, promotes focus and empathy to others, removes negative energies, removes stress and chaos, protects from negative influences)

Mail Mole: Carnelian (Restores vitality motivation and creativity, gives courage and promotes positive choices, helps with self-trust and perceptions, encourages steadfastness and concentration, protects against anger and resentment) or Strontianite (Enhances inner vision and strength, provides confidence and zest for life, promotes self-control and decision-making, increases endurance and vitality)

Muffins: Sulfur (Dispels negative thoughts and emotions, enhances creativity and imagination, helps people with anger issues manage their outbursts, accesses the inner self and higher purpose, encourages flexibility and inner peace) or Scapolite (Counters stress-related imbalances, assists in finding self-worth and releasing tension, cleanses negative emotions and issues, stimulates self-discipline and independence, induces transformation and clarity, love overcomes all)

Ol' Blue: Sapphire (Stone of Wisdom, releases mental tension and unwanted thoughts, brings serenity and peace of mind, assists in communication and honesty, helps retain information and wisdom, fosters loyalty and commitment, eases depression and anxiety) or Lapis Lazuli (Stone of Protection, brings harmony and deep inner knowledge, encourages self-awareness and inner truth, encourages compassion and morality, stimulates clarity and objectivity, stimulates wisdom and good judgment, aids psychologists)

Marion: Yellow Diamond: Symbolizes passion and inner strength, removes negative energies and self-destructive behavior, balances the body and mind, stimulates creativity and self-expression, enhances focus and determination, ability to see the bigger picture without being lost in detail) or Heliodor (Stimulates higher thinking and mental functions, gives off self-confidence and well-being, alleviates nervousness and burdens, boosts drive and determination, increases the ability to withhold and recall information, aids the path of service, stimulates willpower and self-esteem)

Chester Nutz: Rutile (Promotes strength and love, facilitates transformation and growth, calms the mind, brings order to the body, dissipates negative energies and unwanted influences, harmonizes mental and physical imbalances)

Clark Lockjaw: Shattuckite (Supports honesty through words and actions, teaches self-responsibility and discipline, stimulates mental and intuitive abilities, facilitates clear communication, brings courage and inner strength during stressful situations, boosts concentration and information retention, attracts good luck and good fortune)

Scoops: Purpurite (Stimulates focus clarity and insight, encourages courtesy and tactfulness, energizes the body and mind, helps free the self from mental barriers, inspires integrity and decision-making) or Amethyst (Stone of the Artist, Protects against stress and psychic attacks, relieves stress irritability and mood swings, alleviates anger and negativity, heals and cleanses, stimulates the mind, enhances memory and motivation, enhances creativity and passion)

Pinky: Spinel (Stone of Immortality, Beings hope and encouragement, inspires new ideas and ways of thinking, enhances confidence and success, replenishes energy, stimulates physical vitality and strength, dispels stress and fatigue, encourages passion and longevity)

Slim Pigguns: Heliodor (Stimulates higher thinking and mental functions, gives off self-confidence and well-being, alleviates nervousness and burdens, boosts drive and determination, increases the ability to withhold and recall information, aids the path of service, stimulates willpower and self-esteem) or Andradite (Increases perseverance and strength when facing problems, expands possibilities and inner growth, regains lost passion and motivation, helps with persuasion and decision-making, brings optimism and sense of purpose)

Jaybird: Gypsum (Supports growth and improvement, provides grounding stability and sustainability, creates calming focus and clarity, energizes creativity and innovation, eliminates negative thoughts and challenges, helps with decision-making and inner potential)

Lucky: Green Diamond (Brings love fortune and health, symbol of abundance and success, gives insight and perseverance, gives willpower and mental power, energizes action and passion)

Rhett the Chef: Star Sapphire (Brings clarity and understanding from the actions of others, brings cheer to any situation, grants peace tranquility and truth, eases depression and anxiety, increases clairvoyance and clairaudience, enhances creativity and focus of thought, brings joy and wealth)

Chett the Ref: Amblygonite (Offers balance and reconciles dualities, encourages service and thoughtfulness to others without martyrdom, eases hurt and anger, expands talents and motivation) or Andradite (Increases perseverance and strength when facing problems, expands possibilities and inner growth, regains lost passion and motivation, helps with persuasion and decision-making, brings optimism and sense of purpose)

Dr. Cuddlestein: Smithsonite (Releases emotional wounds and conflicts, supports harmony within relationships, treats stress and anxiety, helps express kindness compassion and support, cools anger and resentment)

Vic: Spessartine (Stone of Harmony and Good Health, Boosts motivation creativity and the mind, promotes happiness and fulfillment, encourages impulse and intuition, gives confidence and clarity) or Sunstone (Channels the power of the Sun, increases luck and vitality,  encourages motivation and positive action, removes energy draining hooks, encourages independence and empowerment, reduces depression and SAD)

Todd: Ametrine (Relieves stress and tension, brings serenity and optimism, stimulates creativity and taking control of one's life, balances mental stability and self-confidence, enhances compatibility and acceptance of others, strengthens concentration) or Azurite (Relieves worries and negative thoughts, helps recognize areas in life needing attention, infuses logic with love, fosters compassion for oneself and others, encourages communicating from the heart, promotes introspection and visualization, promotes self-confidence and self-worth)

Bait Shop Bub: Powellite (Stimulates creativity and motivation, boosts staying power and persuasion, dispels procrastination, increases energy and endurance)

Plippy: Sugilite (Encourages positive thinking and action, alleviates sorrow and grief, brings wisdom and devotion, helps under the truth is the highest form of love, protects from negativity and disharmony, brings loving conformations and peace, infuses inspiration creativity and confidence, helps children feel safe and confident, supports children with disabilities and mental illness)

Sloth Smith: Iolite (Viking's Compass, Opens thoughts and intuition, encourages self-expression and responsibility, alleviates disorientation and lack of motivation, strengthens resolve and endurance, in adverse situations, inspires creative expression through artistic endeavors, improves eyesight and memory)

Big Thumb Pete: Humite (Boosts instincts and self-esteem, provides emotional balance and stability, relieves stress and insomnia, strengthens bones and relieves pain, boosts stamina and willpower)

The first thing I could think of regarding the Sweetypies' appearances being more gem-like is the Crystal Ponies from Friendship is Magic, which have translucent fur and facet-shaped markings on their bodies, which I think would fit well!

Dang, I bet that'd get frustrating after a while, especially since they have big hands and the Sweetypies are so tiny. Wonder what Adorabat's dad would think if he heard she almost shattered so many times while fighting monsters? Would this universe's version of shattering be similar to Steven Universe's shattering - the Sweetypie is still alive and aware but unable to move? Geez, I accidentally made that dark, sorry.

Speaking of Mao Mao and Badgerclops, I had them pegged as Imperial Jade (Devotion, ambition, courage, generosity, justice, banishes evil spirits, sacred in China) and Spectrolite (Transformation, stimulates creativity, calms restlessness, banishes fears and insecurities, strengthens faith in the self) respectively

This got very long, but I hope this helps!!

[luxuryfacts-blog1]

5 Ways to Pep Up Your Home

You have been living in the same space for ages now. Though you lovingly did the décor yourself, maybe you want a fresh touch to liven up the space again. Here’s what you could do.

By: Soumya Jain

Though you are comfortable in the space you live in, sometimes a little updating doesn’t seem wrong. Giving your home that slightly different look won’t only please you, but also liven up the space according to latest trends. Here are some things that you could do to bring that much-needed change, without overhauling the entire design.

1.         Candles & Incense Stick Holders from Farah Khan Ali: The prolific jewellery designer, Farah Khan Ali, also has a collection of homeware. And from all that she has, we are simply in love with her dainty incense stick holders and elegant scented candles. Made with brass with gold plating, the incense holders are charming. The candles, with a jeweled top, are simple yet luxurious. So pick up these tiny pieces by Farah Khan Ali, splatter them around, and see your home become fragrant and simply tasteful.

2.        Screens from Anouska Hempel: The London based designer, Anouska Hempel, has always been known for creating interiors that are bold, magnificent. Through her website, Anouska Hempel retails a tiny collection of screens, which are simple and stylish. If you have a large space, these screens can be the perfect way to add some drama and divide to an area, without having to do any permanent changes.

3.        Trinket Trays from Gucci Décor: And nobody understands drama better than Alessandro Michele. After joining Gucci as Creative Director, Alessandro Michele introduced the décor department to the brand, thereby designing some fantastical creations sporting star eyes, animals and floral prints. The trinket trays by Alessandro Michele are exceptionally unique, and one of the milder items from Gucci Décor, which will certainly blend well with any kind of décor – whether vibrant or neutral.

4.       Carpet from Jaipur Rugs: Of course, adding that dash of color on the floor is the simplest technique one could use to revive a space. And Jaipur Rugs is one of the best places to go to for that. From geometrical to traditional to metallic, Jaipur Rugs has a vast, whimsical collection to rugs, which will surely appeal to your senses. So pick to your heart’s content!

5.        Gemstone Sofas or Chairs from Muranti Furniture: If bold, luxurious looks dominate your heart, then you can’t go wrong with the Gemstone sofas from Muranti Furniture. Pick up that plush Ruby sofa or the sleek Emerald chair. From Jade to Garnet to Azurite, they have a seat in all shades. And it’s simply gorgeous. So pick that sofa and center your room décor around it, or maybe adding just those couple of chairs will give your room that classy, extravagant look.

[starjellypluto]

Okay so like, announcement?? Um, so I got this Crystal Bible a while ago, maybe like over a year or so?? And I want to draw some Gemsonas using these rocks. My goal is to draw and design all of these gems! (Be warned that Im not very good at coloring do I probably won’t unless you request color- and know that it might get ruined- and it isn’t digital art so sorry for the sucky photo quality) There’s atleast 200 of them so Im not going to do one more than once. I’ll try to make a list so um… here that goes. Agate. Agate: Blue Lace Agate. Agate: Dendritic Agate. Agate: Fire Agate. Agate: Moss Agate. Amazonite. Amber. Amethyst. Ametrine. Angelite. Anhydrite. Apatite. Apophyllite. Aquamarine. Argonite. Atacamite. Aventurine. Azeztulite. Azurite.(Used) Beryl. Beryl: Chrysoberyl. Bloodstone. Boji Stone. Calcite. Carnelian. Celestite. Cerussite. Chalcedony. Charoite. Chiastolite. Chlorite. Chrysanthemum Stone. Chrysocolla. Chrysoprase. Cinnabar. Citrine. Danburite. Diamond. Dioptase. Emerald. Fluorite. Fuchsite. Galena. Garnet. Hematite. Herkimer Diamond. Howlite. Idocrase. Iolite. Iron Pyrite. Jade. Jasper. Jet. Kunzite. Kyanite. Labradorite. Lapis Lazuli. Larimar. Lepidolite. Magnesite. Magnetite. Malachite. Merlinite. Moldavite. Moonstone. Muscovite. Nebula Stone. Obsidian. Obsidian: Apache Tear. Obsidian: Snowflake Obsidian. Okenite. Onyx. Opal. Peridot. Petalite. Phenacite. Pietersite. Prehnite. Pyrolusite. Quartz. Quartz: Aqua Aura And Laboratory-Made Specialist Quartzes. Quartz: Phantom Quartz.(used) Quartz: Rutilated Quartz. Quartz: Smokey Quartz. Quartz: Snow Quartz. Quartz: Tourmalinated Quartz. Rhodochrosite. Rhodonite. Rhyolite. Ruby. Sapphire. Sardonyx. Selenite. Seraphinite. Serpentine. Shattuckite. Smithsonite. Sodalite. Spinel. Staurolite. Stillbite. Sugilite. Sulphur. Sunstone. Tektite. Thulite. Tiger’s Eye. Topaz. Tourmaline. Turquoise. Ulexite. Unakite. Vanadinite. Variscite. Wulfenite. Zeolite. Zincite. Zoisite.

OKAY! WHEW! That was a lot but hopefully it’ll make things easier for you guys and me. So when you message me with the name of the stone you want I’ll send you all of the information the book has about that rock. Then you can decide if you really want that one, also advice for how you want it to look is always accepted and appreciated. The ones checked (used) off are no longer available and have already been done. I’ll continue to post the drawings here. Thank you so much! I hope we have a lot of fun with this!

[iolitewitchcraft]

Storing your tumbled crystals 🔮

In an ideal world, every single one of your tumbled crystals would be neatly, individually wrapped in a little soft cloth and only brought out for use. If any of you have the time and patience (and fabric) for that, I will legitimately mail you a crystal out of sheer amazement. (I’m serious. PM me.)

It’s not an ideal world. Most of us toss all our crystals together in a box, or a drawer, or maybe a bag.

I have two suggestions for us common folk who I did not just mail a crystal. 

One: Keep your rough/faceted/otherwise polished crystals SEPARATE. I’m going to focus on tumbled stones here, so step one is to open up that crystal box or dig through your crystal bowl and take out anything that isn’t tumbled or otherwise smoothed/rounded (spheres, for example, can stay with your tumbled crystals). You don’t want any sharp edges in there.

Two: Split your tumbled crystals into at least two groups, and store them that way. Maybe it means you need another box or another bag. Maybe you fold up a piece of paper towel and use it as a divider in your box or drawer. Whatever you do is fine - but these groups shouldn’t touch each other in storage.

How should I divide my crystals?

To maintain that gorgeous glossy shine that most of your tumbled crystals have, they should be divided into groups based on hardness. That way, they won’t abrade each other as quickly as they would if they were all mixed together. I recommend keeping the first two categories separated from the last two, but if possible, separating all four categories is best!

Hard Crystals Crystals I’m considering “hard” are anything harder than quartz (7). These are the ones we don’t need to worry about. Hard crystals will, however, easily damage your softer crystals. 

Hard crystals you might have in your tumbled collection include:

Corundum (ruby and sapphire)

Beryl (emerald, aquamarine, morganite, heliodor, goshenite, etc)

Chrysoberyl (including alexandrite)

Garnet (any type)

Phenakite

Spinel

Topaz

Quartz-ish Crystals These guys probably make up the bulk of your collection. They’re crystals that fall around the range of quartz on the Mohs scale (6.5-7.5). These can pretty safely be grouped with your hard crystals - keep in mind, though, anything softer than a 7 can be scratched by dust particles in the air, so gemologically they’re considered “soft”.

The quartz family makes up the bulk of this category, and includes:

Rock crystal/clear quartz/herkimer diamond

Amethyst

Citrine

Praseolite

Ametrine

Anything with “quartz” in the name

Chalcedony

Onyx (not onyx marble!), sardonyx

Agate

Jasper

Quartzite (occasionally called azeztulite)

Chrysoprase

Carnelian, sard

Aventurine

Bloodstone

Tiger’s eye, hawk’s eye, etc.

Pietersite

But that’s not all! Other stones that fall in this hardness range are:

Iolite

Tourmaline

Andalusite (including chiastolite)

Cinnabar (because it’s usually included in quartz)

Danburite

Idocrase/vesuvianite

Jadeite

Spodumene (kunzite, hiddenite, also sometimes called triphane)

Kyanite (directional hardness)

Lapis lazuli (actually much softer, but may have hard areas)

Peridot/olivine

Epidote (unakite)

Feldspar-ish Crystals These fall into the range of the feldspar family - Mohs 5.5-6.5. They’re definitely soft, but will be the “hard” crystals in your soft crystal box, so be careful!

In the feldspar family, we have:

Amazonite

Labradorite (including spectrolite, yellow labradorite, etc)

Moonstone (orthoclase and labradorite)

Sunstone (any type)

Bytownite, andesine, albite, and other feldspars

In addition to the feldspars, there are lots of stones that fall into this hardness range:

Zoisite (ruby-in-zoisite, tanzanite, thulite, anyolite, etc)

Charoite

Hematite

Nephrite (most jade)

Serpentine (including atlantasite, healerite, new jade, etc)

Obsidian and natural glass (tektite, desert glass, etc)

Manmade glass (electric blue obsidian, opalite, etc)

Opal

Petalite

Prehnite

Rhodonite

Sodalite (including hackmanite)

Sugilite

Turquoise

Soft Crystals Soft crystals are delicate. They’re rarely set in jewelry, and you have to be super careful handling them. They can easily be damaged by harder crystals and each other.

Soft tumbled crystals you might have in your collection are:

Amber

Angelite, anhydrite

Apatite

Apophyllite

Aragonite (including mother-of-pearl, shell, pearls)

Azurite, malachite, or a combination

Calcite

Celestine

Chlorite (when not included in quartz), seraphinite

Chrysocolla

Dioptase

Fluorite

Mica (fuchsite, muscovite, lepidolite)

Howlite and magnesite

Jet

Pectolite (larimar)

Rhodochrosite

Selenite (or any kind of gypsum)

Shattuckite

Ulexite

Variscite

I like to sort my crystals into two bowls with “hard” and “quartz-ish” crystals in one, and “soft” and “feldspar-ish” crystals in the other. Rocks and unknown crystals go in the “hard” bowl, but if they appear heavily abraded (dull, pitted surface), they might get transferred to the “soft” bowl. 

Also, this is by no means an exhaustive list - if you have a crystal that isn’t here, Google its hardness and put it into the most fitting category!

If you use this method to separate and store your tumbled crystals, I promise you they’ll keep their shine much longer! Happy crystal collecting :)

[helpwithgems]

What do you think a Lavender Chalcedony and a Jade-albite would make?

Maybe Azurite?

~Mod Opal

[cyrusiceut]

Fusion making can be hard

So, I was google searching gemstones while trying to think of some ideas for the human scifell fusion (since most fusions are named after gemstones, even if they’re not gems at all; which I don’t mind; gemstones are cool). I was hoping it might help me come up with some design and name ideas, but I haven’t found one that I’m certain I’d like to use yet. Here are some I’m looking at:

Black Opal: It looks really cool, has some nice colors, but I’m not really sure if it’d make a good name.

Variscite: It’s got green and brown, could work as a name, but maybe too green.

Jade-albite: It has some beautiful green and black colors, but seems to be more known as “Maw-sit-sit” which does not sound like a great name.

Azurite: Has some nice blues and blacks, even a bit of green, but it might be a bit too blue.

Moonstone: It might not be the most fitting in colors, but it sounds pretty cool, and looks great.

I’m really not sure what to go with. I’ll take suggestions if anyone has some; you could suggest one of these or a different one.

[atlasifyllm]

Because yes (Part 2)

21. Your most artistic OC

Not counting the various singer OCs, I’m gonna go with the obvious one and say Nio in Chrisis. She is a personification of my creativity, after all!

22. Is there any OC of yours people tend to mischaracterize? If yes, how?

In all honesty I can see people getting Ruby Raleigh (DOTS:DD) wrong. She does seem like the typical anime protag (well, maybe she kinda is ^^;) but I feel like she’s not as... annoying, per say. I feel like she’s always had some sort of heroism in her this whole time that she’s never noticed before, but seems covered by the “gluttonous punk rocker” sona she has.

23. Introduce OC that has changed from your first idea concerning what the character would be like?

I actually may or may not be posting about this later in the evening ^^;

24. If you could meet one OC of yours, who would it be and why?

I’m sorry I love Cobalt too much, but I wanna say him. I wanna give him a big hug.

25. The OC that resembles you the most (same hobby, height, shared like/dislike for something etc?)

...Tigerlily, aha- We’re both short, have short hair, pretty gay, and honestly pretty useless. And we’ve both done bad things and felt those bad things, but I want to change Tig to be a positive character, so I can be positive too! We’re also both very picky eaters, whoops-

26. Have you ever had to change your OC’s design or something else about them against your will?

Emphasis on against my will. I changed a bunch of my OCs from a previous time into the DOTS characters everyone knows now because I was afraid from all the backlash I had recieved from them, especially from someone I don’t like talking about now.

Although it was a tragedy to scrap something so dear to me, I made not one, but TWO different stories because of that!

27. Any OCs that were inspired by a certain song?

First off, Yang Blake (DOTS: DD) was based off of Bulletproof Heart by My Chemical Romance! I was pretty blank on his personality at first, but the second I heard Bulletproof Heart while making his character he just sorta ended up as an embodiement of that song! I can never actually talk about Yang’s personality without mentioning the song!

This next one’s pretty recent actually! I haven’t drawn her digitally yet, but the song Valiant Heart by Nyxtheshield featuring Melodiva inspired my OC Princess Orlene from Dragon Destiny! I imagined the song to be her singing to Storm Gray, another character in the story, and I ended up getting the sweet and calm and flowing voice as inspiration for Orlene’s personality! I had already made her basic concept and design, but the song definitely helped with her personality.

28. Your most dangerous OC?

First off without spoilers, Ater from DOTS: DD. She’s never actually meant to be a main villain during DOTS: DD, but in all honesty she’s the most dangerous that I can actually say.

Going off of non-spoilery territory... - Dark from Last Light! He’s the unofficial “king” of the Darksiders in the story, he’s manipulative and will get EXTREMELY enraged when something doesn’t go his way. Did I mention he’s like part butterfly monster? Yeah. - Ringo from PSG! Although he’s an anime parody character, he’s solely meant to become bloodlusty in the story, nearly wiping out all his friends with the exception of Momo, who isn’t present during said scene - Ventus from AuAg. He’s not particularly evil, though a bit lacking on morals and therefore ending up with The “King of Switchblade Fights” title. If he puts his all into a fight, you’re either dead or about to be sent on a very urgent hospital trip.

29. Which one of your OCs would go investigate an abandoned house at night without telling anyone they’re going?

Zephyr from Sky Games is the ONE that comes into my head. I admit he’s technically a game character model, but he’s less talk and more action. Also he acts typically emo without even wearing black. Weird.

30. Which one of your OCs would most likely have a secret stuffed animal collection?

Rose Morganite from DOTS: DD and Nimbus Fulmen from AuAg. Both are sweet kids that honestly get put through too much to handle at their age, emphasis on Sweet. Nimbus is sorta akin to Steven in SU which is why I imagine him to love them, Rose just happens to love stuffed animals since she’s honestly a bit more childish 

31. Pick one OC of yours and explain what their tumblr blog would be like (what they reblog, layout, anything really)

These two sounded the most funny to me so here ya go:

Ruby (DOTS: DD) reblogs a bunch of neon lights and rock bandom things, she’s probably obsessed with red/black color schemes so anything with that too. Also maybe even a sword or two, can’t go wrong with some cool-looking weaponry!

Ventus (AuAg) is... so terribly edgy tbh. He reblogs a buncha lyrics to the song “Lights Out” by MSI (PUNCH YA LIGHTS OUT, HIT THE PAVEMENT, THAT’S WHAT I CALL ENTERTAINMENT), knives, knives, more knives, that kinda shit. But also he’d reblog soap carving videos until he reaches post limit. He’s honestly not in love with killing 24/7; the guy just loves knives

32. Which one of your OCs would be the most suitable horror game protagonist and why?

Erin from Beyond Repair. She’s already mostly alone throughout the story, which already in itself seems on the border of horror. Also she reacts to things much less, she’s not really afraid of anything so it’d just be the video that goes “In the name of the father, the son, and holy spirit, fuck off please”

33. Your shyest OC?

Rose Morganite from DOTS: DD, definitely. As youngest of the paladins, especially of a pink soul, she’s overall shy around adults and other people. She likes being alone if she can, but rather than Tig’s crippling social anxiety she’s more of a shy kid than anything else.

34. Do you have any twin characters? 35. Any sibling characters?

Note: NO SHIPPING ANY OF THEM. EVER. 

Twins: -Yin and Yang (DOTS: DD/DOTS: SF) - Arke and Iris (DOTSverse) - Turquoise and Zetto (DOTS: 5x5) Technically they are like one day apart or so but they see themselves as twins and age at the exact same rate. 5x5 Paladins are weird in that way - Roman and Remus (Dragon Destiny) - Ultra and Aqua (Dragon Destiny) - PT and Prince Azurite (SOTGC) - Pandia and Cynthia (DOTSverse) - Robin and Roxy (Zero Percent) - Nox and Pax (My newest story, Empiretale: Starlight Speedway)

Siblings: - Tig and Cobalt (DOTS:DD/DOTS:SF) - Alba and Ater (DOTSverse) - Prince Helios and Princess Selene (DOTSverse) - Quinn Magenta and Pink (Dragon Destiny) - Ventus and Nimbus (AuAg) - Caligo and Luna (AuAg) - Chris and... whoever they are (D.EXE) - Lux, Nox, and Pax (ET: SS)

36. Do you have OC pairs where the other part belongs to someone else (siblings, lovers, friends etc)?

Nahh... actually I don’t remember if I ever did. I’m gonna say no though.

37. Introduce an OC who is not quite human

I’ve talked about the paladins before, and the meme says an OC and not a whole race, sooo-

Storm and Chai are half dragons! Though the dragons are more based off of wolves since I suck at lizards right now O_O; whoopsie. They’re part of a science experiment, so they’re only two people out of a semi-big population of half-dragons. I drew Chai and his dragon form last night! 

38. Which one of your OCs would be the best dancer?

I want to say Yang from DOTS: DD since he’s the one I jokingly said took ballet at one point in his life. Also I say jokingly because the dude was obsessed with rap music as a kid which probably doesn’t go too well with ballet. Aka kiddo Yang is based off of Abridged Jaden Yuki

39. Introduce any character you want

This is Omega!Nature. He’s a nature fairy from A Story Told and 100% done with everyone’s shit. He really hates humans but hangs out with two of them because he failed at doing a Fairy(tm) Prank on them. He’s an asshole and it’s charming because he looks like Tinkerbell’s emo phase mixed with the Onceler with the voice of Fidget from Dust: An Elysian Tail. 

40. Any fond memories linked to your characters? Feel free to share!

I have very fond memories with Blake, Ruby, Cobalt, and Tigerlily from DOTS: DD, because they were my first original four characters I made back in 5th grade from a story I ended up continuing till this day! They had a lot of name changes, their first names have been Jaden, Jade, Chris, and Onishi, in that order. Because they’re my most developed four OCs, I have fond memories of seeing them grow into the characters they are now. Even if Blake somehow kept getting scrapped them coming back as an entirely new character. Huh.

[kindnesswitch-blog]

I need Witchy Crystal help!

I’m a complete newby witch. I am trying to be pretty frugal and not buy much and find/reuse as much as possible. Luckily when I was a teenager I was really into crystals and minerals (non-witchy reasons), and ended up with quite a big collection. Unluckily when I dug them back out again they didn’t have labels, so I don’t know what a lot are!

It would be really helpful if anyone who knows more about this could help identify some of the mystery ones, or confirm ones I think I know! Or some hints on how to go about identifying them would be good. Geologists also welcome!

Also sorry for some bad quality photos :/

First up: these I think I know.

These are the mystery ones:

1. Deep blue colour fading into a medium light blue in one spot. Sodalite maybe? or Azurite? Pretty sure both stones are the same type.

2. I think this might be Chysophrase (Australian jade) but it could be real Jade (Jadeite or Nephrite) here’s hoping!

3. Very non-descript black stone. It could be a bunch of stuff, Jet, Onyx, or Black Chalcite. There is some very faint veining/banding but as far as I can tell it’s completely opaque.

4. A pretty green colour, no ideas. Quite grainy.

5. Also green but much darker with some goldish flecks. Also grainy.

6. Could be quartz but seems too yellow

7. Dark blue to black, a lot of scratches. Could also maybe be Sodalite?

8. Also a bunch of small ones. No clue for most of these.

Any help appreciated, thanks in advance! :)