#new cage name ?

[sillydegu]

Welcome home Laurel

[lovethathookhausen730]

Looks like Christian did it

I honestly was expecting Hobbs but it's ok can't wait to see where this goes

[rainxdewsupremacy]

I’M DROOLING

I’m sorry- WHY ARE THEY SO PRETTYYYY

[catmeme]

i'm so fucking excited i'm picking up this handsome man next week

i've been wanting another snake for years and this one worked out so perfectly!!! he's 6-7 years old, way small for his age due to previous neglect, and apparently very sweet! his current name is Buddy but i might change it if i come up with a better one

[spineless-lobster]

No thoughts only thanatos being gentle with souls and giving mort to the children taken too early and letting shades say goodbye to their families and reuniting friends in the afterlife and looking fondly upon mortals as a shepherd would his flock of sheep

[lifeintheworldtocome]

yeah woo 500 follower dtiys lets go

rules under the cut

as with my last two, this doesnt have many rules! mess with the composition, the design, the colors, just try to keep the same general vibe :]

theres no time limit on this! do it in 50 years when im dead in the ground if you want

please tag it with #dxzyslive500dtiys !! you can also feel free to tag me in it but im not sure id see it if you did that so just to be safe i would recommend tagging it ^_^

yeah thats it i think. go wild

[cagednoob]

Still me with the ROTTMNT comic vs. old tweets in regards to the extra turtle siblings tbh lmaoo.

I got attached to the idea of Camille so hard and the comic saying “it was a brother” threw me for a loop. Cause I liked the idea of two sisters, but it’s now a sister and brother instead.

Aaand a part of me wants to just keep it as two lost siblings, but another part of me is just… what if… three lost siblings. Just so we can have the two sisters and then the brother.

[pegasusdrawnchariots]

What. The Count of Monte Cristo is so good :0

[hearthfire-heartfire]

sadako and the thousand paper cranes is a famous true story that, in my early life, was sort of emblematic of how radiation poisoning impacted japan long after the bombs dropped.

it feels foreboding. apparently, statue theft is getting really common for the copper content, but 😓 physical evidence of nikkei history in the US has already been largely stripped and sold for parts.

[s0fter-sin]

so lately i’ve been obsessed with a 141 dancer au

gaz runs classes, has a youtube channel and quickly becomes one of the most sought after choreographers in the music video scene. soap is his dance partner for his classes, he helps run them and does demonstrations with him

ghost is also a choreographer and he’s gaz’s Arch Nemesis

he's famous for never performing his routines, never doing public appearances without his skull mask and being highly exclusive with who he allows to perform his choreo which earns him his name (since he’s a ghost creator). gaz however is a social media darling, his classes and videos regularly doing huge numbers

they both popped up around the same time and are neck and neck in terms of popularity and skill and they immediately rub each other the wrong way

gaz accuses ghost of not actually choreographing his routines himself bc no one has ever seen him dance and ghost thinks gaz is a clout chaser who's just in it for the fame instead of passion

he became a dancer as a way to channel his rage after years of being an underground fighter, the discipline and physicality helping him more than fights ever did. he hates the thought of someone just using it just to get famous when it literally saved his life

deep down they know their accusations are wrong and they have a grudging appreciation for the other's talent but they'd both rather die than admit it

price is a famous dancer turned director they both work with frequently and they always fight over him; trying to get their routines picked for his music videos. he's also the only one in the industry who's ever seen the ghost perform (before he got famous and before the Incident™)

he finally gets fed up with them constantly being at each other's throats and hires them both to work together and choreograph a joint routine. they're both famous in their own right but this video is for a huge artist so neither of them can refuse no matter how much they hate the other

gaz has a gymnastics background but also a ballet background which lends him to a more fluid style whereas ghost’s style is stronger, more masculine with sharper movements so they naturally end up butting heads

then there's soap who has a completely different style altogether, focusing on a more modern, breakdancer style which makes him see everything completely differently

but it also adds to his self-doubt bc he didn't have a formal dance education, he built his entire repertoire by himself. people see him as inferior to gaz who has that very formal, highly disciplined style. his insecurities about only ever being seen as gaz's demonstration partner and that he can only do gaz’s routines so all his skill is just an extension of him instead of being seen as a dancer in his own right forces him to adopt a rigid - destructive - perfectionism in himself and his body

soap meets ghost before the first rehearsal. he gets to the studio early to practice when sees this beautiful man dancing

he has no idea who he is but he moves so seamlessly, almost better than gaz, and he immediately falls a little in love. the man catches him watching in the mirror and he flusters, getting worse as the man just smirks at him and flawlessly completes the routine

soap tries to save face and asks him to teach him the routine he's doing

the man agrees, introducing himself as simon. the style of the routine is familiar to soap but he can't focus on it when simon's hands are on his waist, guiding him through the steps; his chest pressed up against his back. they work together beautifully, picking up each other's body language and dancing together easier and better than they've ever danced with anyone

then gaz arrives and the vibe in the studio immediately changes

simon's easy confidence becomes hostility, pulling up the skull gaiter he'd let hang around his neck as he practically pushes soap behind him to square up to gaz

soap’s shocked when gaz hits back with the same energy until he realises it's the same way he acts whenever he talks about ghost and his stomach drops

he steps out from behind ghost to side with gaz and the betrayal in simon's eyes hurts more than anything he's ever felt

from there it's romeo and juliet; camp gaz versus camp ghost as they fight over every step of the choreo and soap is the poor bastard stuck in the middle

soap tries to channel that “you’re my best friend’s rival, i have to hate you,” mindset but he can’t forget the way it felt to dance with simon

and how much he wants to do it again

[funkii4-blog]

Ngl I really love the idea of Johnny being with Sonya in the last timeline but ultimately being with Kenshi instead in this one

[wildflowercryptid]

my 16 year old self has escaped from the recesses of my soul and is losing it over persona 3 again

[grinchwrapsupreme]

It actually does comfort me that Jesse Armstrong says the events of Succession have just been a detour in Roman's life and hes "right back where he started." I dont believe him, but it does comfort me.

[cagedcats]

Throwing this here- changing my Warriorsona real quick what should his name be between these?

[take-a-quill]

❝ I’d say… lovely, I think? ❞

[ceiling-karasu]

Update on the Squirrel and Hedgehog AUs from March

Geumsaegi AU:

Plans for this are coming along nicely for the most part. I plan to have parts of the war spill into and affect other countries, so I might have to look into creating AU nations surrounding Flower Hill or on the other side of the ocean. Honestly, I might create a faction with Joo Ho Jo from the current AU, explained below. Or I might keep OCs to a minimum in this one.

I had somehow completely forgotten that even Commander Seungnyangi plotted against Dr. Huinjogjebi to steal his research and take over the army by attempting to manipulate Geumsaegi, so that actually changes a few things.

Absolutely going to be the funny guy here and find a way to force Geumsaegi and Mulmangcho to reluctantly work together for a few chapters, at least to survive some dangerous situations. Does not stop them from hating each other though, could be a nice dynamic.

Kidnapped Scientists AU

Nunsongi is definitely going to be the name of the military research scientist squirrel. But the name Uisa still means 'doctor,' so Uisa Darami can still be in use as a forced pen name on their publicized research. I see them as a relatively young scientist who was extremely good at their job and became famous for it in the foreign university. Their fame follows them when they graduate and return to Flower Hill, even though they try to keep it low key.

She tries her best to stay loyal, but over a period of time with no rescue in sight, allows herself to understand that she can further her research by complying with some demands, and not all of the tasks and research topics will harm Flower Hill directly. Maybe even rise in the ranks and sabotage the army.

Jilmunja is still the name of the weasel interrogator/warden/head guard. I know it is also the name of a minor character hedgehog in my current AU, but who says I can't reuse some names for vastly different characters?

Since the idea for the prisoners in this cell block is that they need to be kept alive, he is firm but knows how to wear them down slowly over a long period of time (months to years) into compliance, using a system of rewards (research material, extra food, allowed to see outside, online schooling) and punishments (threats to other prisoners, isolation, etc.). Also very protective of them, and more of an affably evil vibe.

His idea is that eventually, overall, he will convince all the prisoners to work for the Weasel Army, allowing for them to concede ideas slowly. He has time. Although he also deals with other prisoners in different cell blocks, where information is needed quickly. He can be fast and far more brutal, there.

The civilian hostages are mainly used to keep the important prisoners in line, but they can still be used by the Weasel Army. The online school programs from foreign universities he permits are used as a compliance tool with the idea that the students might use what they learn for the Weasel Army someday.

The young adult hedgehog on his first day of conscription (assuming 17/18 years old) who opened a window at the wrong time and was abducted alongside the older hedgehog will be named Wonsi (Farsighted). The Weasel Army recognizes that he is from a long line of excellent to legendary snipers, so he is a good 'acquisition.' No one knows that he is essentially legally blind and very colorblind, least of all Wonsi.

Wonsi is absolutely gung-ho about being a loyal Flower Hill soldier, and immediately assumes that he is going to be killed or should die to protect Flower Hill, but is confused about himself finding some joy in the online schooling system.

I'm still a little stuck since the vast majority of the characters in Squirrel and Hedgehog are just called by their rank and species name, if not just their species. Very few have given names unless it is of a big identifying feature that everyone can see (Nunsongi being born during a snowstorm instead of spring giving an out of season birth date unlike other squirrels, Aekku having one eye, Oegwipali having one ear). I would like to be creative, but I also know it would be more likely for the military strategist hedgehog to just be called Strategist Goseumdochi. I could call him Jeonlyagga (Strategist) or Him (strength, will) if I wanted to I guess.

I've recently begun seeing Strategist Goseumdochi as an older hedgehog. Where Nunsongi is young, he is older and established, with a long record of successes, which is why the Weasel Army wanted him. Fiercely loyal to Flower Hill with an iron will, but even he knows that eventually even he can be worn down over time to give some information or assistance, even if the weasels are not physically hurting him directly.

Hagsaengi, I've decided to split him into two separate characters, maybe young teenagers.

The squirrel students are named Minji (sharp intellect), and the other Injae (Talented and wise scholar). Both are extremely intelligent prodigies who happened to be in the same building Nunsongi was abducted in, so they are a bonus to the Weasel Army. I'm thinking on if I want them to be twins, or academic rivals from different families that the weasels and mice would try to pit against each other.

The twins idea could pull a bunch of scenes of the two finding out the other is alive, resulting in emotional plotlines where separating the two is a punishment to keep them in line. The rival idea could pull that they are pretending to hate each other in front of the Weasel Army, but they wouldn't even think to betray Flower Hill, and may be using the fighting to make plans to escape or sabotage behind the scenes. Rival families could also introduce a secret childhood friends plotline.

I'm still working on how many other hostages there are. I think I can easily name the duck Murori (no relation) and the rabbit Tokki, and have an array of other prisoners that are needed alive for a time to come in and out.

Everyone's kidnapping is done or orchestrated by a mouse with gold earrings named Geumbanji (Gold Rings), who is a a spy leading a special unit to help carry out abductions, who took the time to gain most of the victims' trust over a period of time before abducting them.

I just remembered the other day that Nanbaka exists, but the vibes are far different since the prisoners in that show actually want to be there. I probably won't be making Skippy's List jokes, though, since there is not much I could turn into a reasonable story with this or any of the AUs.

White Ermine AU:

The white ermine nurse's name is Nurse Eomin. She refuses to act flirty and sexy with the troops like the other nurses and female servants, but the Weasel Army and Wolf Unit soldiers think it is funny that the white one is so cold hearted and call her Yepa, which translates into 'Winter Princess' or 'Ice Queen' in Korean. Interesting enough, it is actually a Native American term that was taken up into Korean, but it could fit with what I have planned since they are foreign invaders coming to steal things.

Not sure if that is culturally insensitive, though, so I could use Seoli or Chadonyeo (slang for cold hearted yet intelligent girl from a big city) instead.

She might appear cold, but she is easily frightened at her situation deep within.

Ermines (also called stoats) are not native to Korea, but are native to Russia, China, and Japan, which can help hide the fact that she is actually from Flower Hill.

I saw in a recent post that there is a definite lack of crow OCs. I know I made a bunch of White-Naped Crane OCs since they live in the Korean demilitarized zone in real life, but it is not the same. It could be interesting to create a few crow characters for this AU. Maybe have one of them secretly be a Flower Hill duck.

Cage of Eden AU:

I am thinking of at least having two characters named Gasi (Thorn) and Baneul (Needle). A squirrel and a hedgehog who are great friends, and they joke about their names. Most of the characters in this AU are going to be named their occupations since they are active soldiers.

Going to have the Takashi Nishikiori inspired character as a White Naped-Crane though.

I don't think I can put any crow OCs in this one, since the ability to scout from the air would solve most plots before they began, and I really want to have fun with the Sturgeons and Dr. Huinjogjebi on this one.

Still going to mix canon characters and OCs from other stories into this one.

Other:

Joo Ho Jo was supposed to be a one off joke character in Chapter 20 of the Lily Bell in the Thorn Thicket AU. But honestly? A weasel who is part of a royal/upper class family, until they were deposed by the commoners a few generations ago, and is extremely angry about it and plans revenge, can make for some interesting or amazing plot ideas. Might as well work with the names Paola, Bolasaeg, Nogsaeg, and Holli as well at some point in the future, although drop the parody elements.

Jinro still just chilling like Ginko from Mushishi, except he's being hunted like Super Doctor K but for his cooking skills.

It turns out tufted ground squirrels are rumored to slaughter deer in localized folklore? So a hyena having one as a bodyguard could be fun.

I'd like to have an actual romance between a hedgehog and a wolf or hyena where the hedgehog is the dominant one in the relationship, but that might be a oneshot where the canine is accused of trafficking the hedgehog through Flower Hill, when the couple is genuinely there for innocent reasons.

Haven't worked on the Hyena, Nope, or Mistaken Identity AUs in a while. Otherwise doing some research on Nuke EMP resistant vehicles and if they can be mixed with a TIV modified truck as a tank, because honestly they look cool and can come in handy for some plot or story ideas.

(IMAX Tornado Alley)