#or a nice game night with friends

[tanjir0se]

It’s so bizarre to be watching anime and see a fully adult character who acts as a mentor, older brother figure, or even father figure to our protags only to find out they’re like 22??

Sensei should have been at the club 😔

[sunb0ts]

WATCHING LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL WITH SNACKS AND LOUDLY LOSING MY MIND IN THE LIVING ROOM RN HI HOW ARE WE THIS WEDNESDAY

[silverware-is-interesting]

some things i drew pertaining to those stupid numbers again

uh. two gijinka possibility. i dunno. kinda off but i can always rework 'em in the future :P

aand some ms paint things. uh. numberys yipee?

[vodkaslyme]

Friday Nights are so uncomfortable

[billy-royalton]

tagged by my wonderful friend @darthdisco in this writing tag game :) thank you so much! 💕

Rules: Share the first lines of ten of your most recent fics and tag ten people. If you have written less than ten, don’t be shy and share anyway.

Meet Me At Our Spot | Cobra Kai, Johnny/Daniel One week down, one more semester to go. Four more months, really. January, February, March, April. Because the last month doesn’t even count, honestly. Too much going on: the aftermath of Senior Prom, Senior Skip Day, (Senior Skip Week, if you’re Johnny), and then it’s parties and parties and parties until Graduation Day and Johnny Lawrence can turn his back on West Valley High for good. Let it float away in the rearview mirror of his Avanti, getting smaller and smaller until it's nothing but a speck on a map. A tiny little dot in the history of his life. 

Lead Me Not | Cobra Kai, Johnny/Daniel The chairs are all set up in a circle, those metal folding chairs with the soft seats and the concave backs. Daniel weaves in and out of them, serpentine as he counts: 11 chairs in total. A little optimistic for an AA meeting, he thinks. In his short experience, he’s lucky if more than five people show up. 

Ordinary Destruction | Interview with the Vampire, Louis/Armand London is a cold, grey city; their flat is much the same. A penthouse suite in an old building that boasted broad windows with natural light, windows that have been covered with heavy black damask curtains to block it all out. The interior is full but lifeless: staged furniture and art hung on the walls that lacks soul and feeling. There is a working fireplace in the sitting room that they rarely light and the rooms are partially filled with neatly displayed books on shelves and coffee tables that only serve to collect dust.

Like Water In My Lungs | Interview with the Vampire, Daniel/Armand Daniel has a headache. A big fuck off headache that starts in his temples and wraps around his skull and squeezes so hard like the pressure is going to break the bone clean in half. The throbbing, pulsing kind of headache that isn’t a migraine — no nausea or sensitivity to light accompanied by it —  just a headache. A headache born of dehydration and exhaustion and, oh yeah, the onslaught of memories that a 500 year old psychopath had tried to obfuscate for fifty years. 

Waypoints | Cobra Kai, Johnny/Daniel There is something to be said about being the only person in the bar at 4:00 PM on a Tuesday. Sure, some people might not the find comfort in it that Johnny has found. Those people might go as far as to say that it’s “weird” or “kinda depressing man” (and sure, maybe those people sound a lot like Tommy) but Johnny knows that those people have just never experienced what it’s like to be the only person in the bar at 4:00 PM on a Tuesday. Especially at this bar, The Black Horse Tavern, a perpetually empty and consistently under-lit establishment that serves beer on tap, basement-shelf spirits, and a food menu consisting of steak fries, chili, and nachos (nachos that come with or without chili — Johnny always gets his with). A pair of heavy swinging saloon doors separates the staff from the rabble and said staff have come to recognize Johnny like he’s on some episode of Cheers. (And, far be it from Johnny to argue with the premise of that theme song because dammit sometimes you do wanna go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came.)

That's the Jingle Bell Rock | Cobra Kai, Johnny/Daniel There's a good reason as to why Chozen is everyone's favorite sensei. Sure, he's kind of a hard ass in the dojo. Demands respect and attention but not in the way Kreese did through intimidation tactics, and not in the way Sensei Lawrence does which is still kind of a mystery but somehow it works, and definitely not the soft sided approach that Mr. LaRusso takes with all his unending patience (even though they can visibly see the frustration all over him like a burning hot coil when said patience begins to wear thin). 

Strange How the Night Moves | Interview with the Vampire, Daniel/Armand “So, anyway, I said to the guy — I said, ‘Look, pal, I’m not here for a fight but just know, you’re barking up the wrong tree, you know what I mean?’” Daniel blinks. The guy yammering in front of him smells like cigarettes, whiskey, and — what is that? Fucking Paco Rabanne? Jesus, did he marinate in it? It’s completely overpowering, filling up Daniel’s nostrils with its intensity. Even without his preternatural sense of smell, Daniel’s pretty sure the guy way overdid it on the cologne. It’s three splashes at most, okay? A small spritz beneath each ear and on the inside of one wrist, rub your wrists together and bam. Cologne. This guy must have dumped the whole bottle on the top of his head, or maybe he rolled around in it, delighted like a pig in the mud. 

How the Rabbit Tastes | Interview with the Vampire, Daniel/Armand Armand is quiet when he slips into Daniel’s apartment, finding him in the kitchen mid-pour. Another cup of coffee to get him through the endless night. He’s been working for hours on…something. Writing just to write, to get the muscle memory working again, and because it's the only thing he knows how to do when he doesn't know what to do. When his hands aren't otherwise occupied or they're burning to be. It’s all blurred lines on a page at this point, his legal pad indented with the harsh scribbles from his pen. 

2 Nights in Barcelona | Cobra Kai, Johnny/Daniel Johnny is fucking pissed. It started with the plane ride: the middle seat in the middle row in between Robby and Miguel which, to be fair to the two of them, wasn’t their fault. But spending twelve plus hours in a metal tube flying 30,000 feet in the air, in an uncomfortable seat (LaRusso sprang for business class but really, what the fuck does business class even get you anymore besides the extra pillow and maybe two more inches of leg room?), when you have to walk through multiple bodies in the aisles just to take a piss in a closet is enough of a reason for Johnny’s sour attitude. 

O Sanctissima! | Cobra Kai, Johnny/Daniel Truth be told, he has no idea what compelled him to do this. It’s out of his way, first of all, all the way out in Reseda at 7:30 in the morning when there are definitely churches he could go to that are closer (and probably nicer, that one they baptized Anthony at in Encino was beautiful). But here he is, sitting in the parking lot of the church he was married in, watching families in their pressed slacks and button downs dragging their preteens behind them, hustling to grab themselves a good seat. And Daniel feels it, his own internal tug of youth dragging him out of the front seat and in through the open doors.

no pressure tagging (and some double tagging, sorry!) @russolaw @wicked-jade @bubblegumflavor @kajthes @vimesbootstheory and anyone else who would like to play this game!

[poorlytunedukulele]

Day 2 - Tower/Day 4 - Reunion

Over his years as the Vanguard, Andal Brask finds himself falling into certain routines.   It’s not bad, exactly- he does things for a reason, and without the chaos of a wild Hunter life constantly throwing spanners into his works, those reasons tend towards similar means.  His Consensus days, for example, always begin with a pot of tea.  Enough for a nice large mug to soothe his morning nerves, and the rest to fill a thermos for sipping during the hours-long debates.  He chooses a couple of Crucible feeds with funny commentators to put on in the background while doing busywork.  He acquires a favorite baker’s stall on the concourse.  He takes walks in the same courtyards.

Some habits are born out of necessity.  He finds himself showering at the same time every day (partially driven by a need to sleep in, partially to avoid the crowds in the Hunter dorm’s communal bathrooms).  He becomes a regular at a few restaurants he can drop by for a quick, dependable lunch on his breaks.  He stops short of taking the same route to work every day, but when he’s running late, he knows the quickest path by heart.

Some routines, though, are born of joy.  He has his welcome speech for new Guardians down pat, with just the right mix of showmanship and reassurance.  The look of wonder in their eyes as they take in the Tower never gets old.  (A few years into his tenure and he’s already made far too many farewells.  He tries to savor the introductions when he can.)

His favorites, however, are the reunions.  He can go weeks without seeing his Pack in person.  They come by the Tower more often now, but their schedules don’t always align.  He’s busy.  They’re busy.  So when they do have a chance to get together and catch up, he tries to make the most of it.

Shiro, he tries to ply with new, interesting things.  They visit foundries and armorsmiths, test out guns, debate the merits of just-invented technologies and old relics.  Andal keeps the spiciest bits of gossip and intel for him.  They go out to museums, too, and good restaurants.  There are a thousand cool things the City has to offer, if you’re willing to spend the time to find them.  In his heart, Andal knows it’s not really the sights Shiro keeps coming to see.  He gets the feeling he could start taking the younger Hunter to Thaumaturgy lectures and he’d still keep tagging along.  It’s not the novelty that Shiro needs, it’s the sense of normalcy.  He needs to be reminded there’s a world away from Fallen troop movements and Hive rituals.

When Azra comes back, he’ll take her out to dinner, as well.  Someplace quiet, or with takeout to bring back to his room.  Maybe they go for a walk, or go look at some gear.  But he’s always sure to, at minimum, load her stomach with good food and pack up the leftovers for her (she’s always been the type to just go for the easiest thing around, and he worries).  And he’ll ply her for information on whatever exotic locale she’s run off to lately.  He’ll trade her stories with ones of his own- funny anecdotes from strikes, Vanguard intel that’s technically top-secret, the likes.  They talk about anything that isn’t the City.  Even when Azra’s just touched down, she’s always itching to go.  It pains Andal that he never quite sees her comfortable anymore.  He remembers the bored, ponderous conversations and the lazy musings she used to drop into the quiet of the woods.  She used to nap.  He has to pray that the others are keeping a safe place for her.

Tevis needs a room more than anything else.  A safe place to sleep and a confidante.  His demons have always had sharp claws and a lot of stamina.  Andal knows he talks to Shiro some, and Azra more, but as the two oldest in their pack, Andal and Tevis have always shared a special bond.  So the Nightstalker will drop by and Andal will make him some tea, and maybe they’ll talk and maybe they won’t, but they always end up curled together on the futon when the sun sets.  Whatever’s said in the dead of night, whatever worries are breathed, whatever tears are shed, they stay there.  The morning is always better for it.  Tevis will make omelets, and with the sun streaming through the open windows, they can talk about lighter things.  Andal notices how Tevis’s shoulders sag less when he leaves.  He measures it and hopes it is enough.

When Cayde comes back from some long haul, they always take a night on the town.  Drinking, eating, getting up to general mischief (as much mischief as the Hunter Vanguard can get away with, in any case).  Their time together is always bright and exciting.  Andal notices how it becomes a bit more frantic as the years go on.  Both he and Cayde are trying to make up for lost time, and they’re both always coming up short.  They sing and dance and Cayde’s smile is always a little too eager, his optics a little too bright.  Somewhere, Cayde is realizing that this might be all he ever gets.  Every time the sun rises and Cayde trundles back out into the wilds, Andal promises himself if won’t be.

AO3 Linky!

[daisywords]

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[mymelodyisme]

You know what the weirdest thing about me is? Going outside for other people to places that are fun?? It’s normal. Just having out. For me ?? It feels like a special occasion.

[gomzdrawfr]

webfishing while reading fics prob the best combo out there we made some big bucks tonight

[xxplastic-cubexx]

Waittt I read ur previous posts that u stream...I wanna follow and catch u draw :]]!!

ok disclaimer i dont stream CURRENTLY... ive just thought about going back to streaming...

[six-improbable-things]

I have to be up in 4.5 hours for class, and Tuesdays are the days that I don't take my adhd meds (which basically keep me awake). I'm so fucked.

But hey, at least I got to play dnd and watch another 8-ish episodes of FMA!! This was only my 3rd night watching it and we ended tonight by watching episode 32. (So we're exactly halfway done now.)

[luna-loveboop]

THE MOON IS SO BIG TONIGHT

- hero-of-the-wolf

Djskfjidkejsdkg I saw it it was so cool!

I knew it was the solstice so spent a while looking at her while walking Stitch, my mum also pointed it out to me. The moon is so beautiful I love her.

The full moon of June's happening on the same day (ish) as the solstice which is rare- she's gonna be really pretty tonight and tomorrow too! Go look at the moon everybody, all this weekend she's gonna look fairly full. If it's cloudy I will flip some tables. but luckily I'm not in a big city with as much light pollution now so I'll probably be able to see her well :)

I love the moon :D

[redrocketpanda]

There's nothing quite as joyous as telling someone who's presence you enjoy that you've missed seeing them around and that you think/talk about them on a regular basis, and seeing their face absolutely light up

I prescribe telling people that you like them (in whatever capacity) bc it can be real nice actually

[candycryptids]

Hiya! I hope you're doing well today! I love your characters and how you've structered their bios! Since Chuusday is listed first, is she technically your official WOL or is it someone else? Do you canonically have a WOL in the first place?

Also, I find it SO sweet that you and one of your partners both play FFXIV and have characters paired together ;w; Did you meet ingame or long before either of you started playing? Either way I wish you both the best!!! <3 - gardenofballads 🌻

Awaaaah! Im doing pretty ok!!! Taking time to answer this as a wind down from Emerald Weapon Ex Brain Soupage. And I’m so glad! ;W; I think I butchered one of those “Get To Know An OC” thingies- uhh… oh [this one] actually! I chopped a lot out and I think added a couple different thingums instead because there was so much to that that it felt overwhelming to try to look at let alone fill out LOL but it was a really good jumping off point uvu;

And!!! Hilariously Chuu was my First XIV Character, so she’s dear to my heart for being the first one- but she very quickly made it known being the WOL even as an AU was something of a Joke (Her character showed great reluctance and even frustration at having to do So Much World Saving, maybe a side-effect of me rushing through MSQ to catch up with my other spouse [Who plays Talia, though they’ve got less time for XIV these days ;0;] and the rest of my friends who were all EndGame already at the time in Shadowbringers fhdjfjsjfs.) So I made…… many alts. Throwing spaghetti at the wall but I have SEVERE side-character/NPC brain and kept making “supporting cast” types =w=; it actually took me like. 3? Alts before making an ACTUAL WoL with my husband (Ishi’li and Kizuna) (as of Right Meow, they’re in post ARR, but we’ve been working on Keathan and Tuesday together because Keathan was… Keathan’s first character in xiv XD so we’ve been jaunting through the story together and experiencing every inch of it so we can pick and choose what The Boys™ get up to when we wanna focus on them x3)

🥰 I knew both speece during at least high school- but I actually knew Keathan as early as Elementary school hehe 😌 tho the speece didn’t proper marry until… i’unno, 2017? (For frustrating legal reasons, I’m not legally married, but. As it goes. Someday we’ll have money to visit the one state that has legal poly marriages. Also I struggle to remember our wedding year 🫢)

Since managing to make a Co-WoL with my husband I’ve managed to make one other Alt meant to be a Solo-WoL (Mochiie) but I have to really wrinkle my brain to sink time into playing him, since I’m trying to take screenshots throughout the story at what I find to be inspiring beats xD And even still he has an alt-universe where he’s just a side-character for the ‘Main Timeline’ (where there’s a bunch of spaghetti and like 8+ confirmed WoL’s and the Msq entourage looks HILARIOUS in canon, someday I’ll get all the data together and take pictures, but I think it’ll cook what’s left of my brain x’3) [it’s less concrete than anything I’ve posted about before or I’d try to explain it ;v;’ it’s just interesting mostly to see how the story gets stretched to fit around a larger community of heroes than a solo guy shouldering the whole burden lmfao.]

🌸🌸🌸…. I also hope you’re having a lovely week @gardenofballads !!!! I am tossing flower petals into the air around you !!! Thank you for the ask and well wishes n kind words 🥺💖 🌸🌸🌸

[runefactorynonsense]

Cozytober - Day 23 - Knitted Hat

It's just snow~

[radlegowaffle]

now that we have our own lil housing system, sky should implement a mail or letter system