#probably a low quality meme but who cares I needed to let this out after the rollercoaster that was this quest lol

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SPOILERS FOR HSR 2.5

No one:

Literally no one:

Edit:

We even get an achievement for it.

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how sawamura, miyuki, yuki, and kuramochi text (friends + s/os)

will most likely do a part 2 with more boys at a later date! these got freakishly long because i am, at my core, a very mad. also might revisit as i get re-familiar with the characters, i just had this idea floating around in my head. also the way these got pro

sawamura eijun

no matter who he texts, it’s always extremely extra. not only does he always give more information than you asked for – ex. if you text him wya? he will give you a play by play of his entire route or something

 he also uses tons of emoticons. and yes I do mean emoticons, baby boy has a flip phone. ifhe does eventually get a smart phone, then this boy overuses tf out of emojis. he’s the sort of person that sees someone use a combination of emojis he likes and then tries to copy them, but uses it completely incorrectly, but its v cute.

if you send him a meme, he will respond with an unnecessary amount of hahas. 

when he’s texting his lil bae, they’re always on his mind so he ofc texts them every thought that comes to his mind! when he sees something that reminds him of you, he won’t hesitate to share it with you. 

if you have been together for a long time, then we will definitely text you words of affirmation and be very honest/blunt about how he feels about you. he’s also always sure to ask you about your day - and he seriously cares. but i still i feel like with a s/o he would prefer facetime to texting just because he likes to see you :)

overall, a very adorable texter and his enthusiasm is just as contagious when texting as it is in person. he’s kind of clueless so he doesn’t pick up on subtext. so be blunt, just like he will be with you~

kuromochi youichi

my bias might be showing here, but I feel like he is one of the most well-adjusted boys in terms of being ready for a serious relationship tbh (at least post-high school). i mean we all saw that he regularly corresponded with wakana wish that were me lmao

i think he would most often use proper capitalization, but not to the point where he uses a period after every text

would send his friends news articles about his favorite fighting games where u like gaming or not

a meme fiend in general. the sort of person who uses reaction images of people he knows. (if you’re dating, he would still have a stash of funny pics/screenshots of you on ft, but he’d ofc only use them with you <3). his convos with his friends are rarely serious

 i don’t think he’d be the type to text haha out loud, but he does use LOL on occasion. with close friends/his lil bae he might send a voice memo of him laughing hysterically if you send him something REALLY funny. ugh my annoying king <3

unlike eijun he’s the king of being perceptive / picking up subtext. 

similarly, i do think he’s pretty reliable, but for friends i feel like he might make a lil bit of a stink lmao. like lets say a friend wants him to pick something up for them, he might play like he won’t do it then miraculously shows up with the requested item. its giving tsundere vibes on the low.

with his partner: i feel like he would use emojis when he’s trying to be ~cute~. i think with a established partner he’d be pretty flirty still but he’s v much whipped for his partner so its way more mushy than it would be early in the relationship.

yes your name has hearts/stars in his phone. mans is a SAP for you

his love language is more quality time imo, so I think he values time spent with you over texting time. so a lot of your texts might be asking you to come over to hang out / get a meal or vice versa

like eijun he wants to hear about YOU, and is very supportive and good at advice when he wants to be. he can be goofy but this is how he shows you he cares/sees you as more than a friend

he’s a blushy/shy boy with his s/o esp early in the relationship, so he might be hesitant or nervous to say “i love you” or anything like that outright, but you know anyway, which just makes the times when he does outright say it that much sweeter.

miyuki kazuya

i mean it goes without saying that this man is snarky. he’s not a meme king himself but he enjoys when people send them to him and will usually play off the meme to make his own jokes.

i feel like he also likes deep-fried memes or the very abstract, post-modern memes. miyuki is good at making other people laugh, but he has a generally very-off brand humor and the things that make him cackle hardest are either at someone else’s expense (very similar to kuramochi, so they bond a lot over that) or just indiscernible without access to a huge layer of context/background

saves the reaction photos kuramochi sends him, but doesn’t usually use them. but seeing an ugly pic of eijun yelling never fails to make him grin LMAO

i think he also texts A LOT about baseball, even more so than these other baseball dummies. texts his teammates a lot of articles he reads or clips from games/cool plays. this is mostly about texts, but in terms of social media I think miyuki uses twitter/instagram the most especially for baseball related reasons, while kuramochi uses snapchat the most. 

he probably texts a lot about baseball as well, both seriously and playfully

i can see him using hahas and LOLs in equal measure, but he would also utilize the haha reaction if he had an iphone. this boy does value his wit so he would definitely have commentary about any memes or jokes he’s sent

you won’t win a joke war against him, he will definitely one-up whatever you send him with either a one-liner or another joke. how tf does he do it?

definitely ignores people/conversations if he really wants to - but ofc he never does that to his BAE

if miyuki give you a dry one-line response...he’s not interested at all or he’s feeling frustrated about something else. but when he’s really happy? he will text his friends all the time and spam them! i see him as someone who enjoys texting when he has the attention span/state of mind for it. and when he’s texting his s/o his texting gets even more ~flavorful~

wit his lil bae: i don’t think miyuki would switch it up much w his s/o. is probably even more teasing with you over text than he is with his friends, which is saying something.

like talking with you just by nature of you being his partner. prob prefers texts to facetime because text kinda allows for maximum snark

he LIVES for you guys’ witty back and forth 

if he’s traveling for work or something, will definitely relish in you guys binge texting a tv show or something but just making funny commentary (or he’ll just send you funny commentary to get a reaction)

 he can dish it and he’s also not a super sensitive guy so he can take it tenfold from you as well. nothing y’all wouldn’t be used to when talking in person!

sometimes when texting him you’ll want to beat his a*s because he can be so cheeky but its endearing in a way. he definitely adds emojis to the end of his more annoying messages to give it that loveable vibe (and it works ofc, we love u miyuki)

he’s kinda clingy on the low so i think he’d prefer a partner that’s more open with their affection via text than he is. he would live for your random ilys or whatver throughout the day. also would not mind at all if you updated him on your actions throughout the day or sent him snaps - might not be able to respond to everything, but will react and appreciate it. very likely to make jokes about whatever you’re doing.

would also apologize over text. he’s not always used to apologizing can be awkward about it, so text makes it easier for him.

he would use emojis w you in a joking/ironic way. would absolute use those dumb but genius emoji combinations

yuki tetsuya

i’m literally cracking up thinking about texting him. he is one of my ultimate baes but im sorry i just know he texts dry asf. but its part of his charm!

has a flip phone. either never upgrades or gets the chunkiest most basic android if he is forced to

the thing is this man thinks that he is infusing all his texts with, like, tajin level seasoning, when in reality its pepper

uses punctuation. always. exclamation marks are used sparingly to express excitement.

but i can’t get the image out of my head of an upset tetsuya texting you a simple angry emoji (or the angry emoticon >:( LOL) if he’s reeeeeeally mad. but its v cute i can’t take him seriously. i just want to give him a hug <3

 but you know what he is so PASSIONATE about whatever he’s talking about that his passion bleeds into his text through sheer quantity of words and depth of thought. ultimately, all his conversations end up being extremely flavorful in terms of content. he is surprisingly good at having deep conversations over text.

he’s better at holding conversations with more extroverted personalities, truthfully.

he’s another one who sends random things to people when he thinks about them. miyuki of course gets so many texts/thoughts about shogi. if you get a random haiku, poem, or quote from testu, that means you’re blessed enough to be in his inner circle! he definitely thought of you when he read it and and wants you to respond!

with bae: he doesn’t really change up his texting style tbh, but he has a stronger outward reaction to what YOU text in response.

definitely the type to smile almost imperceptibly at his phone as he texts you, even if you send him something like “hey i’m at the store, want anything?”

he’s not great as verbal affection early in the relationship, so you’ll have to discern his love/affection. however baby boy is NOT afraid to just straight up say he loves you, he does it all the time and early.

he’s KNOWN for being reliable and responsible, so he will be at your beck and call when he’s able to for anything you need, but his heart is also warmed by the thought of you reciprocating that care. if your texts show him you’re thinking of him just like he does too. he’s very gentle and sweet, and checks up on you when he’s able to see if you need anything at all.

he might be reliable, but that doesn’t mean that he’s the quickest guy to respond to texts. he’s a busy guy, and he doesn’t think about his phone all the time, but he will always get back to you (bae does not play when it comes to completing things).

if they came up with a shogi game for gamepidgeon and tetsu had an iphone, your phone probably would be spammed with requests for games lol.

this is my first time doing headcanons like this so please let me know what you think or give me tips on how to improve! I really enjoying thinking about it so I hope to do more in the future <3

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I saw this “100 OTP questions” by @the-moon-dust-writings and figured I'd procrastinate:

1. Who loves flower crowns more?

Neither of them really, but Asami might make Iroh wear one just to laugh at him.

2. Who is the one who likes to cuddle?

Iroh. Asami likes it, too, but he usually initiates.

3. Who has awful taste in music?

Honestly, both of them. Asami likes terrible dance music and Iroh likes obscure combinations of horns and bells and stuff from different cultures.

4. Who is the meme lover?

Asami thinks they’re funny. Iroh doesn’t quite understand.

5. How did their second date go?

Iroh tried to take Asami somewhere very fancy, but the wait was too long. They ended up making out in a shadowy doorway down the street and missing their reservation entirely. Iroh was mortified, but Asami dragged him around the corner to a low-key noodle shop that has since become their favorite restaurant.

6. How many children do they want/have?

Asami thinks about three. Iroh, as many as Asami will agree to.

7. Who hides the weapons?

Iroh hides weapons for Asami around the house so she’ll always have something on hand. In a drawer in the kitchen, on her nightstand, etc. He knows she can take care of herself… and he stashes weapons for her anyway. Asami rolls her eyes but secretly thinks it’s sweet.

8. Who is the better dancer?

Asami. She likes dancing, and learned formal dancing in school. Iroh can’t dance at all, having skipped out on all his lessons as a child after bribing his instructor. He thought dancing is boring, but likes dancing with Asami and lets her lead.

9. Do/Did they have a theme wedding?

No. They quite deliberately have a very normal wedding, including cutting out a lot of the more stuffy Fire Nation customs because Iroh doesn’t want Asami to feel out of place not having any family present.

10. What do their parents think of them dating?

Hiroshi Sato is livid, and actually tried to have Iroh assassinated from prison. His little girl, marry a firebender? A prince of the firebenders? Iroh’s parents are more accepting. Izumi initially thinks Asami is too young and gives Iroh a hard time about how quickly he got serious, but quickly comes around when it’s clear Asami is very mature for her age. Within a year Iroh’s parents are both hounding him on when he’ll make it official.

11. Are they a super sappy couple?

They are that couple everybody hates.

12. How did they get together?

They meet during the Equalist revolution, but don’t get together until long after. Iroh has a crush on Asami almost immediately, but spends forever sitting on it thinking it wasn’t the right time and trying to be friends until one day he just kind of slips up and kisses her. She kisses him back. It turns out Asami liked him, too, but she isn’t great at reading people and had no idea he was interested.

13. Who asked the other to get married?

Iroh just kind of blurts it out one day.

14. Who stays up too late and makes stupid jokes?

Asami is the night owl. Iroh makes the bad jokes.

15. Who is the nerd?

Oh my god, both of them. Asami is more of the classic nerd. Iroh is more of a dork.

16. Who knows the most obscure facts?

Iroh.

17. Who makes the other a flower crown?

Two questions about flower crowns out of 100?? Changing this to who is more dominant in bed. Asami.

18. Who likes to read?

Iroh. They both do, but he’s much more into it.

19. Who bothers the other person while the other person reads?

Asami. She has the shorter attention span.

20. Who tutors the other?

They both would in different subjects. Asami is better at math, physics, etc. Iroh is better at philosophy and languages.

21. Do they have similar taste in movies?

No. Asami likes gory slasher films and lots of action. Iroh scoffs and thinks they’re dumb. Asami, in turn, thinks his period dramas can be kind of boring, and refuses to count documentaries as movies. But there’s a healthy overlap in things like Vikings and Game of Thrones.

22. How do their personalities complement each other?

Asami helps Iroh lighten up a bit, drawing him out of his shell, and gives him an anchor and a sense of home. She’s more social than he is, and a lot of her friends eventually become his. But she’s also quiet enough and serious enough that she doesn’t tire him out and can feed his need for downtime. Iroh, in turn, loves seldom but deeply, and gives Asami the kind of fierce, unconditional love and stability she needs. He’s also genuinely interested in her projects, is smart enough to follow most of it, and is one of the only people who can occasionally beat her in Pai Sho. They have a lot of fun together just being nerds.

23. How do they tell everyone that they are going to be having a kid/adopting a child soon?

They don’t have to tell anybody. It’s all over Iroh’s face like a big neon sign.

24. Who has better fashion sense?

Asami, but not by much. She’s more up to date with trends, while Iroh’s style is clean and classic.

25. Who will punch someone out if they are rude to their partner?

Hoo boy, both of them. Do not go there.

26. What songs do they sing together in the vehicle?

Neither of them sing in the satomobile. Iroh has a decent voice, but he’s a bit private about it. Asami mostly hums.

27. What other couple would your otp get along with?

Iroh quickly becomes BFFs with Bolin. Asami and Opal aren’t quite as close, but they like each other’s company and have fun as a foursome. They also get along quite well with Pema and Tenzin.

28. Who likes to prank the other?

Iroh tries more often. Asami’s pranks are more successful.

29. Who is the one who loves to take pictures?

Iroh, though generally Korra is the picture taker in the group.

30. How would they react if they found out they were soul mates?

Iroh raises an eyebrow. “Hmm.” Asami only shrugs. They both already knew that.

31. Where would they live?

They like Republic City and decide to stay downtown, first in an apartment and eventually a larger townhouse.

32. What type of dragon would they own, if they could have one?

Whichever one Iroh made friends with. Asami is a bit wary of animals and would need him to convince her it was safe.

33. If they were both vampires, what type of vampires would they be?

The kind that live in a beautiful house with perfect collections that took hundreds of years to make. Iroh has first editions of everything in a giant library, arranged in a complex system only he understands. He’s working on his 14th language. Asami has invented artificial blood and doesn’t miss sunburns. Occasionally she’ll throw one of those big fancy vampire balls just so they can both get dressed up. They’re pretty happy.

34. What would they dress up as, for Halloween?

They once went as Lady Tienhai and the last king of Mo Ce because picking something obscure and historical was the only way to get Iroh into a costume.

35. Can they name each other’s favourite food?

Kind of. They are both really into food, so picking a favorite is hard. But if the question is can they order for one another, absolutely.

36. Do they have pet names for one another?

Asami sometimes calls Iroh “General Hotstuff” when she’s teasing. Iroh sometimes calls Asami “sex pretzel” when he’s 1000% sure they are alone.

37. How do they cheer each other up?

Asami is more of a gift giver. She’ll show up with Iroh’s favorite take-out or make him something in her workshop—anything to make him feel special and valued. Iroh is all about quality time, and will swing by Asami’s office to haul her out on surprise dates. He also gives great hugs.

38. Do they show a lot of PDA?

No. Iroh is very uncomfortable with PDA, especially when he’s in uniform. Asami follows his lead.

39. How old were they when they got together?

Asami was 19-20, Iroh 24-25.

40. Who is the one that would bring the puppy home?

Iroh, 100%. He’s such a sucker.

41. Can they do yoga couple’s poses?

Yes, though Asami is the only one who really tries.

42. What is their song?

They don’t really have one.

43. What does their room look like?

Asami moved in with Iroh, so it’s very basic. White walls, perfectly made bed, a neatly organized desk in the far corner by the window. He’s a total minimalist, having spent most of his adult life on a ship. Asami added a very fluffy comforter in *gasp* a color and lots of pillows.

44. Who would be the one to kill zombies while the other keeps them grounded?

They’d take turns, and at some point Asami would turn it into a contest.

45. Who makes the other breakfast in bed?

Iroh. Asami is a terrible cook.

46. Who loves kids more?

Iroh.

47. Do either of them have a crazy ex?

Not crazy, but Iroh and his ex are not on good terms. He doesn’t like to talk about it.

48. What are their favourite colours?

Asami, purple. Iroh, black. He gets annoyed when people get him so much red stuff.

49. Who likes to cook?

Iroh. He fired Asami from the kitchen, something they are both grateful for.

50. Who is the forgetful one?

Asami.

51. Does either of them know how to fight?

Have you met these people?

52. What do they do for Valentines Day?

Iroh would probably plan something elaborate for them to go out. Asami would plan something sexy for when they got home.

53. Who swears more?

Asami, at least out loud. Iroh mostly swears under his breath.

54. Who has the better comebacks?

Asami. It’s not even close.

55. Who would start a fight with another parent at a bake sale?

Probably Asami, unless it was about the kids. If anyone comes for Iroh’s kids, they’d better hide.

56. Who reads buzzfeed?

Asami.

57. Who is the hopeless romantic?

Iroh, hands down.

58. Do either of them know how to do a handstand?

Asami can manage it.

59. Who can rap better?

Asami, though Iroh is the only one who actually listens to rap.

60. Do either of them want to go sky diving?

Asami would love to. Iroh laughs. “Been there.”

61. What do they usually text about?

Some version of “I miss you” or random pictures of stuff. They generally only text when Iroh is away as they’re both busy during the day.

62. Who is the dramatic one?

Asami has a shorter fuse. Iroh is more ridiculous when he loses his shit.

63. Is either one confrontational?

Not really.

64. What is their favourite cuddle position?

Asami will lay on top of Iroh on the couch like a sandwich. It’s the only position she seems to be able to nap in.

65. Who are their favourite musical artist(s)?”

See above about terrible taste in music.

66. What are their parenting styles?

Iroh covers a lot of the basics. He sets a schedule, makes lunches, tells bedtime stories, is more likely to help with the homework. Asami is the one who gets them around and does most of the interacting with teachers, other parents, etc. They share things fairly equally.

67. Who would be the more laid back one?

Iroh.

68. Who listens to more vulgar music?

Asami.

69. Do either of them have secrets even the other doesn’t know?

Yes. Asami can be secretive about some of her projects, both out of an abundance of caution but also because she likes a big reveal. Iroh keeps some past relationship stuff close, and will occasionally read a steamy romance novel for “tips.”

70. Who is their go to couple for a double date?

Bolin and Opal

71. Do they tip the waiter/waitress on their date?

Iroh tips very well.

72. How do they work out a fight?

Asami yells. Iroh yells back. One of them storms off. The other one waits about half an hour then goes to find them, usually with an offering of food. There are hugs. Somebody cries. Then they finally talk it out before falling asleep together.

73. Who brings home an illegal pet?

Asami. She is less likely to have a pet, but if she does, it’s going to be a weird one.

74. What side of the bed do each of them sleep on?

Iroh is on the side by the window because he likes to get up with the sun.

75. What is their favorite photo of them two together?

There’s a photo Korra took at the beach where Iroh has Asami thrown over his shoulder right before dunking her in the water. This is the picture he takes with him when he’s deployed.

76. Who takes longer in the bathroom?

Asami.

77. Who has more songs on their ipod?

Iroh. If you can call them songs.

78. What movie did they first see together?

Iroh took her to Last Days of the Sun Warriors. She fell asleep. He said the book was better.

79. What do they like to see each other in?

Asami thinks Iroh’s butt looks great in jeans. Iroh got Asami a red silk robe from the Fire Nation and likes to see it fall off.

80. Who makes jokes during inappropriate times?

Iroh.

81. At what age do they discuss the possibility of children?

Mid-20s, though they don’t have them until a little later.

82. What do they love about each other the most?

Iroh likes that Asami is tough and smart and a problem-solver. Asami likes that Iroh is kind and brave and has a strong moral compass.

83. Who is the one that sees the big picture, while the other focus’s on the small details?

They are both big picture people, which is sometimes a problem. Of the two, Asami is probably better at details, but she’s also forgetful.

84. What would they write on their partner’s social media’s for their anniversary?

Asami would probably put up a picture of them and say something brief but sweet. Iroh doesn’t really understand social media and would just paste a heart-eyes emoji.

85. Who is bad at math?

Iroh. He’s not bad, per se, but Asami is very, very good.

86. Who googles everything?

Asami.

87. Who does stuff on impulse?

Both of them in different ways. Asami is generally more flexible. Iroh usually has a plan but makes big decisions completely off the cuff.

88. How do they comfort each other when they are helpless to do anything about the situation?

Lots of physical touch. Iroh will kind of just wrap himself around her in one giant, whole body hug. Asami will spend some time cursing out whomever is causing the issue, then let him lay his head in her lap and give Iroh a good head scratch or massage.

89. What is an inside joke they have?

There was one time they had sex in Asami’s office at Future Industries, so occasionally she’ll drop things like, “feel like coming by the office?” with a suggestive eyebrow waggle. Iroh is, predictably, very embarrassed. Also interested.

90. Who makes the other smile with almost no effort at all?

Asami: *exists* Iroh: *smiles*

91. What is their favourite holiday?

New Years is a big deal in the Fire Nation. Iroh loves his family and likes going home, and Asami has grown to love it almost as much.

92. Who is the one that is calm and collected while the other is angry and destructive?

They take turns. Both of them can have quite a temper when pushed too hard.

93. What is their favourite board game to play?

They’re both big Pai Sho fans, but can get into any kind of strategy game. Nobody really likes to play them though, they're too good.

94. Who accidentally sets something on fire?

Asami. Iroh hasn’t had a fire accident since he was four.

95. Who has the car ready while the other is robbing the store?

Asami. She’d rob the store, too, but no way is she letting Iroh drive.

96. What artist/group did they go to for their first concert?

Iroh booked a private box at the Republic City Opera, thinking that was an impressive thing he should do on a date. It turns out neither of them like opera, and by the end they were both making fun of it.

97. Who sleep talks?

Asami. Iroh thinks it’s funny.

98. Who is the more social one?

Asami, by a long shot.

99. What are their karaoke songs?

Neither of them would really sing karaoke, but Iroh cannot hold his liquor like at all so if he ever got really plastered Asami might be able to drag him up there. By which point he’d be too far gone to have an opinion on the song and would sing just about anything.

100. Who would get up on stage and make a fool of themselves just to make the other laugh?

Asami.

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SFW Alphabet | Mail Jeevas

Let me know if you want alphabet for Near as well. You can check tosikowrites tag for more! Warning: there’s a lot under the cut.

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

For Matt, being affectionate is as natural as breathing. You can’t call him over-the-top, his love is immature like he just got first teenage crush, and therefore it is difficult to predict his thoughts. In the beginning, awkwardness can slip through accidental hands touch or misplaced kisses. He giggles a lot to cover insecurities and it kinda works.

At the same time he tends to hesitate when things are about to get intimate. New experiences overwhelm him. If relationship seems to develop too quickly, Matt will subtly slow them down without making a fuss.

Won’t ever let his loved one go to bed in tears. It cuts him deeply as a friend and a partner to see his favorite person suffering. Of course, Matt lacks a bachelor degree in psychology, but he knows how to use active listening skills: he actually gives them space to speak their mind, makes pauses when necessary, and asks questions to hear the answers and not to simply imitate a concern.

One of the ways to show affection is to introduce loved one to his friends. We are talking not about a casual “this is name1, this is name2” but a special bond establishing, where everybody is treated with the same respect, trust, each person plays a specific role. Matt basically builds small “family” of closest people, ride-or-die gang from photos on which you see comments like “I wish I had friends like that”.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Matt is the type of friend you never knew you needed in your life. It is easy to overlook his quiet persona so you the only way you can meet him is through mutual friends during DnD session, night out in the arcade, etc.

He speaks the language of memes and irony and ironic memes, which he will send the second he sees something you would be interested in. Sharing is caring, so Matt will introduce you to anything he finds even a little bit entertaining. Friendship with this guy involves a lot of inside jokes that are completely incomprehensible to unenlightened people around.

Chill aura follows Matt everywhere he goes and you will experience its miraculous effects as well. Problems do not exist in his plan of reality, any extreme negative emotions do not either. It may be strange at first but later you crave his presence and stability that comes with it. In short, wholesome person in a grungy shell.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

The miserable situation in which person is truly snuggble (is it even a word?) but has to be in specific mood for it. Matt turns into panda, wrapping his limbs around the partner’s body, today but keeps it modest with only his head lying on their lap next day. He has a bad habit of nestling to the loved one after smoking weed so a sickly sweet smell imprints on their clothes, hair, and whatever he touches.

Without ongoing conversation, Matt starts dozing in a few minutes. His embrace turns into a bear trap, and poor soul, who was (un)lucky enough to get caught, has low chances to escape.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

I mean, mentally he is already settled down with his console and Mello? Yes, that sound like him, there’s a good chance Matt would want to have nice comfy life with the loved one. He can’t cook for shit and is an incorrigible slob but, boi, he will try to make their home the coziest nest out here. He will try really hard to be better cook and keep house clean when domesticity hits him.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Matt is a mess. His heart drops when a thought of break-up arises in the mind. He even starts to think that ghosting isn’t that cruel and there’s nothing craven in breaking-up through message. This would deprive him from the sight of them crying at least. After much hesitation, Matt will meet with them close to their house to explain what was on his mind lately. Despite how it goes, he’s filled with unpleasant feeling of betrayal.

A week later Matt will try to get in touch just to see how they’re doing. Are they okay? Are they mad at him? Do they want to talk? What if they want to stay friends? Because Matt wants to stay friends, he planned to stay close to them after breaking-up. Even if some things do not work out, Matt still wants to support them and share all the best in their life.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

Seems to look for someone like a best friend to marry and won’t plan anything before he’s fully convinced in a person’s fit. It takes, maybe, two or three years for him to start thinking about proposing, though Matt doesn’t make a big of a deal of this event. His approach is very unpretentious: no restaurant date with small red box, no witnesses with cameras and whatsoever, Matt fondly asks a question while cuddling or eating ice cream out of bucket in silly pajamas. A smile never leaves his lips after they say “yes”. He probably cries on the wedding day too.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Matt is pretty inconsistent when it comes to gentleness. His laid-back nature doesn’t negate his soft side but doesn’t add up to it either, giving his behavior a touch of indifference. His comprehension of physical aspect is better than emotional because it doesn’t have such blurry undertones and can be controlled more precisely. Therefore Matt needs a bit of time to find the correct love language for a new partner and give them clear answer which one works the best for him.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Surprisingly, not so fond of hugs? He won’t ever reject them but it seems like he tries to keep small distance at the same time. You may have experienced it, defective hug when a person does not hug you in full force but also doesn’t let go. In this case, you don’t really understand the reason since person hugged you, right, they must like you to do it but ehhh. Matt takes initiative half of the times, but remember about the quality of dollar store kush.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

He says “I love you” every so often. For Matt It’s a phase used not only in romantic way but also as an expression of appreciation for your friends and family. In the beginning Matt will also say “I love you” (like he does to Mello) to make person acknowledge how much they mean to him but later its meaning shifts to more serious one and is accompanied with long tirade about his feelings. So yeah, as fast as they become good friends which may take month or two.  

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

On a scale of jealousy Matt scores lower than average and it takes a lot of time for him to realize someone is seriously hitting on his loved one even if another person acts pretty straightforward. After realizing what’s going on Matt will act needy. He won’t stop following his loved one and holding their hand, placing small pecks on their cheeks and giving his rival dirty look.

If he witnesses his lover acting too flirty, he won’t say a word. Only after they are alone, Matt reluctantly will try to set record straight. Relationship takes two to work, and he won’t force them to stay just for the sake of staying.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

You’ll never get bored with this goofy kisser: he is sloppy, but also gentle and sweet. Well, not that sweet since you can taste the tobacco bitterness on the tip of his tongue 99% of the time. Sometimes, Matt gets so carried away that he will kiss his loved one right in the middle of the sentence. Prefers classical lips kisses and kisses on the forehead for both kissing and being kissed.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

Man, Matt can connect to little ones on the spiritual level. He talks to them like they are his equal in every way possible and from the outside it looks adorable. Teenagers need space? Good, here you go! Kids want a piggyback ride? Jump on it, he got you! Baby-toddler screams the lugs out? Mail prepared ear plugs, pacifier, and a collection of toys! Even when they are causing troubles, this guy remains very understanding.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

Night work puts both Matt’s laptop and himself into sleeping mode at 5-6 in the morning. If you are the early bird, you have high chance to find him at the dawn, with his heavy head resting on his hands. The best option is to wake him up gently and send him to the bed before those muscles get stone-stiff.

On rare occasions he goes to bed right after you just to have a major sleep-in. Nothing can disturb his sleep, not a blasting cannons, nor a nightmare, since his mind goes off and shuts down like a corrupted program.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

Let’s not talk about work days, we already know how it goes. On his free time Matt likes to stay at home and have a quiet evening with his loved one or by himself. After pizza is ordered, he jumps on the couch and lies down for a bit. If his loved one is here as well Matt asks what they want to do. His suggestion would be build a pillow fort and wait inside, chatting about stupid things. Trite, but playing video games is second option on the list. They can play together or take turns, Matt is down for anything and will definitely let them beat him in Mario kart.

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

Reveals facts about himself slowly, but tends to have deep conversations about things like fears, dreams, emotional experiences, even traumas. Seeing the sincere intentions of a person, he will reciprocate the effort to get to know them better. Also, when Matt is in playful mood he will play that “well, try to guess it” or “well, that’s true… or is it?” card making conversation even easier. He may have few topics like life in orphanage he is not comfortable with so he will politely refuse to talk about them or cover them with jokes.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Tibetan monks called, asked if they can book a private lesson in tranquility for their unexperienced young apprentices. This man is the embodiment of appeasement, he is good-naturedly calm and his peaceful mood easily transfers to this around him. He perceives the anger of others and unpleasant incidents as short-term events that do not deserve much of attention. When someone is mad at him he just smiles lightly, explains himself and, oh god, actually tries to get another person’s point of view.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

While his mind is always occupied with unnecessary stuff, Matt manages to remember about half of what you told him. Most of his knowledge comes from endless online chats, jokes, and memes, common interests, and (who thought!) numbers. He is especially good at remembering anniversaries and it flatters his vanity a lot.

To maintain a never-forgetting-boyfriend reputation Matt keeps in touch with your mutual friends and acquaintances. When he needs to clarify something he’ll reach to the most suitable candidate who will answer the questions but also won’t ruin surprise with their long tongue.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

The night he broke down and cried. Just sent his ps-controller flying across the room and covered his eyes, and tears started to roll down his cheeks. Soothing words of the loved one made him shake even more vigorous because the connection between them never felt so strong. Matt didn’t have to hide anything from them. There was no need to keep on a happy face 24/7. He squeezed them in his arms like there was no tomorrow and never ever forgot this moment.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Despite the wild life that was supposed to teach Matt to adequately assess the danger of outside world, he remains as laid-back as always. He assures loved one that no matter what happens he will be all right. And they will be all right too. He believes they both can just slip away from any unpleasant situation and there is no reason to be overprotective. Yes, for someone associated with Mafia, Matt feels way too frivolous.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

The exact opposite of Mello. The more time passes, the more confident he grows in his feelings and it shows in the way he expresses it. When it comes to presents Matt chooses hand-made mess over expensive shiny but lifeless gifts. His fingers are glued together and sequins on the nose emphasize bags under the eyes but it doesn’t matter. Nothing matters, actually, because Matt finally wrote their name in cursive just the way he wanted to. For the anniversary there is huge box waiting for them, filled with candies, candles, discs, photos, short notes, and every little bauble he could think of. No doubt he stands right beside the person with puppy eyes, evaluating their reaction.

Dates aren’t big of a deal. He leaves date plans up to them since he doesn’t care what to do while it is with them. If they specifically ask for Matt’s ideas he will think about it for 5-10 minutes and then suggest first thing Google search gives him. Pray to God it’s not a DIY in 5 minutes because he will try it too.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Matt has a strong tendency to justify people when they obviously do not deserve it. Maybe this is not entirely conscious, but he ignores red flags until everything falls apart. He doesn’t see a pattern here and how all these people are alike so cycle repeats again and again.

Sometimes you have to worry. Sometimes circumstances oblige you to stop brushing off your problems. That’s not a case with Matt tho. To solve problems with a sober head, cool mind, yes, this is amazing, but the keyword is to s o l v e which he may completely ignore. Being laid-back dude is a talent but it shouldn’t be taken to the point of “if I close my eyes, maybe, it will go away”.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Well, let’s say his style leaves much to be desired. I can see his closet being full of the same type of clothes in approximately similar faded colors. No patterns, no game of textures, it’s just plain. Those goggles with amber-tinted lenses are one of two pairs Matt owns. The other one is similar to famous Kurt Cobain glasses and he keeps them for ironic purpose.

Matt never used any creams even when his skin resembled tree bark. Tobacco smoke can cause dryness of lips so you can expect his being chopped and covered in small cracks.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

You cannot tell it from his face but deep down he is devastated. People notice his silent thoughtfulness, lingering daydreaming. Hours spent in games grow an alarming rate as well as his expenses on cigarettes. A lot of time has to pass by before he goes back to his old self.

If they left for any reason Matt accepts it and tries to remain their friend. He knows there should be a pause in their relationship to establish new boundaries and stop perceive each other as… lovers. But he can’t stay away.

If they died both related and unrelated to Kira case, Matt seems to disengage from everything except helping Mello and videogames. His brain freezes in white noise and repetitive actions keeping him going like a programmed robot. Months later, he promises to get well because this is exactly what they would want for him.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Matt likes to smoke devil lettuce once in a while to clear his head or fog it completely. However, he doesn’t like to drink at all. His organism reacts poorly to alcohol and nausea rises to the throat before he can feel any kaif. Once Matt made a huge mistake (read – decided to get drunk with Mello): it ended up with Mello roaming around the city aimlessly for two days while Matt was almost chained to the bathroom because… well, he didn’t feel very well. In the end of the day they suffered a small loss: Mello lost his golden chain he never really liked and Matt lost the urge to drink forever.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

There is excess of negativity in this world already so if the only thing person is going to do is to complain, he will slowly push them out of his life. Cancelling plans, ignoring massages, hanging up early in the calls and, finally, he will disappear from their life like he was never there.

Boring people. It doesn’t mean person has to be into craziest stuff, you can be interested at knitting and present your hobby as the most interesting thing in the whole universe. Problem arises when person fails to show their passion.

Arrogance makes Matt yawn. It usually comes with qualities such as duplicity, hypocrisy, and he is not buying it. He is simple guy and feels uncomfortable around those who put on a brass face.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?)

His sleeping hours vary from 45 minutes to 14 hours per day and you never know what tomorrow will bring. It depends on many factors, but mostly on whether he has any work next day and if there are any upcoming games that he was waiting for so patiently.

Matt knows how to sleep anywhere and anyhow, even in standing position with hands crossed. His ability to fall asleep in 0.5 second is something Mello is envious of. Also, he can sleep with loud TV on the background, dogs barking, and Mello yelling at someone at the same time. It’s honestly a superpower.

The mere fact that somebody is sleeping next to him (it doesn’t have to be a loved one) gives him a feeling of serenity. If they sleep under the same blanket, he without a doubt will steal it.

[victorluvsalice]

AU Thursday: Tell Me Where To Find Shelter -- Layers of Victor

Saw this meme going around the #fallout4 tag a while back (I believe I specifically ganked it from @radbeetle), and thought it might be fun to do for my Sole Survivor!Victor. And my Malkavian!Alice, but let’s start with SS!Victor. XD

LAYER ONE: THE OUTSIDE

- Name: Victor Fitzwilliam Van Dort

- Eye Color: Very dark brown – it can be very hard to tell the difference between pupil and iris!

- Hair Style/Color: Black, generally combed back with two "tufts" of bangs falling over what little forehead he has

- Height: Six feet three inches (and thin as a rail)

- Clothing style: Relatively formal pre-War – he grew up in a household that impressed upon him that you wore ties and suits whenever you were in public, and often even in private. Post-War, he spends a lot of time switching between a pair of upgraded Vault suits from Vault 111 while looking for clothes that actually fit his lanky frame. He's a lot more casual in his style once he does – though he still likes a good sweater vest, and he keeps a few suits if he needs to look fancy.

- Best physical feature: Victor would personally say his hands – he's a pianist and a tinkerer, and he appreciates his long reach over a keyboard, along with his ability to finely handle delicate parts when upgrading or repairing things!

LAYER TWO: THE INSIDE

- Fears: Total darkness (as in you can't see ANYTHING – as long as there's some sort of light source, he can manage); blindness (related to previous); small enclosed spaces (being locked in a cryonic pod will do that to a guy); losing those he cares about again (he – has a lot of trauma from seeing Victoria shot, Shaun kidnapped, then trying to open Emily's pod after he finally got out, only to see her corpse half-rotted inside)

- Guilty pleasure: Pre-War, it would have been comics – he was always a little embarrassed about how much he continued to like the adventures of Grognak and the Unstoppables and whatnot after his teenage years (not helped by his mother sneering at the stories). Post-War, though, he ditches the "guilty" part – especially after meeting Kent Connolly and getting to play Silver Shroud. XD I'm not sure he has one post-War – he occasionally feels weird about how much he enjoys modifying his weapons and armor? But that's quite practical as well as pleasurable, so. . .

- Biggest pet peeve: Being rapidly promoted in organizations that he's only just joined (Preston, you're easily one of his best friends, but SERIOUSLY, dude, GENERAL?)

- Ambitions for the future: To continue keeping his little portion of the Commonwealth safe, and start training up someone with some more Charisma to be the General of the Minutemen once he retires (he's still not sure why people follow him when he's so socially awkward)

LAYER THREE: THOUGHTS

- First thoughts waking up: Depends on what wakes him up. If he's waking up on his own, it's generally a variation on "Breakfast? Where breakfast?" If someone else wakes him up, it's generally "Why are you shaking/licking me, I don't wanna get up yet." And if it's combat nearby, it's generally "SHIT WHERE'S MY GUN oh wait are they shooting at me still should find gun."

- What they think about most: All his various responsibilities – finding his son, acting as General of the Minutemen, working with the Railroad, helping the people on the settlements, wondering what the hell is going to happen between him and the Brotherhood of Steel, or him and the Institute. . .it doesn't do much for his anxiety, is what I'm saying.

- What they think about before bed: If he's not exhausted enough just to collapse onto the nearest sleeping surface, then probably what I mentioned above. He's probably up late trying to plan routes to help settlements that have called for assistance and follow leads on the Institute and whatnot.

- What they think their best quality is: Victor would consider it his willingness to be helpful whenever possible. He generally enjoys helping people, and it makes him feel better in general to help improve the Commonwealth in some small way. (Not to mention, him helping out personally with the problems of a lot of the families/communities in the Commonwealth has earned him a lot of friends for his Minutemen! A General so hands-on seems to impress people.)

LAYER FOUR: WHAT’S BETTER?

- Single or group dates: . . .this gets a little harder to answer when he was in a polyamorous relationship pre-War, you know. XD But yeah, Victor prefers one-on-one, or one-on-two in the case of Victoria and Emily. A group date puts the pressure on him to perform like the perfect boyfriend/husband, and he doesn't need the extra stress. Maybe he'd be okay with a double date if it was with some very close friends.

- To be loved or respected: Victor would rather be loved, or at least liked – though part of that is low self-esteem telling him people aren't going to respect him. (Or like him, for that matter.) It's what informs his desire to help people, at least in part.

- Beauty or brains: While Victor isn't immune to a nice face or body, he really likes having someone he can talk to about stuff. Sharing interests is fun, and he appreciates someone who will at least try to keep up with his nattering on about butterflies and robots and whatnot.

- Dogs or cats: Dogs! Victor gets along decently with cats, but he is first and foremost a dog person. He had a dog named Scraps when he was a child, and he, Victoria, and Emily were making plans to adopt one before the bombs fell. Meeting Dogmeat at the Red Rocket really helped pull him out of his post-War "almost everything I knew is gone and I'm a stranger in my own state" funk.

LAYER FIVE: DO THEY?

- Lie: Yup. Victor will tell the usual social "white lies" (even if he's not very good at them), and he's done bigger lies in the past – like not telling his parents that Emily was more than their "roommate." (Of course, that was done not to have a family blowout about him and his wife having a girlfriend.)

- Believe in themselves: Not usually – as stated, Victor has pretty low self-esteem, thanks mostly to growing up with a mother who was criticizing him and everything he was when she wasn't absent doing social climbing stuff. It's hard for him to think of himself as being someone who has worth, sadly. He gets better when he starts seeing more results of his actions in helping the Minutemen and the Railroad, and realizes he's genuinely making a difference for people.

- Believe in love: Yes – his relationship with Victoria and Emily was one of the high points of his pre-War life. He was utterly heartbroken when Victoria was shot, and Emily later died due to the life support to the other pods being cut off. But then later he meets Alice, and. . .well, it takes some time, but he manages to come around to loving and being loved again.

- Want someone: Pre-War, not really – he was in a happy threesome and wasn't currently looking to expand. Post-War, most of his life precludes wanting anyone – though he does develop a bit of a crush on Piper as time goes on. And then, of course, he meets Alice, and eventually ends up wanting her. . . (Yes, in-game I intend for him to romance Piper – and there's a chance in the AU he, Piper, and Alice would end up in a poly situation. We'll see where this goes!)

LAYER SIX: EVER?

- Been on stage: Pre-War, never officially – Nell had him play piano at some of her parties (which was always stressful, as he felt all her guests were either judging him or just hated him for being related to her), but that was as far as performing got. He of course had the speech he was asked to do that he was practicing the day the bombs dropped, but – well, the bombs dropped. Post-War – he probably will have to give some inspirational speeches to his Minutemen troops, which he will somehow get through and then go have a little quiet panic attack somewhere.

- Done chems/drugs: . . .I have occasionally toyed with the headcanon that Victor was unwillingly dosed with Psycho, or a drug like it, back in his Army days and has been haunted by the experience ever since. But other than that, not the hard stuff – Victor doesn't even smoke (he tried once – after nearly coughing up a lung, he refused to ever try again) and he tends not to drink (he's tried that too, and discovered he's an embarrassingly chatty drunk, so he doesn't typically indulge). He will, of course, take Rad-X and Rad-Away, because those are freaking necessary to survive in parts of the Wasteland.

- Changed who you were to fit in: Occasionally attempted, never stuck. He's not good at keeping up a facade. One of his most embarrassing memories is trying to ask a girl to dance at a party his mother dragged him to when he was about 16, imitating the more popular "jock"-kinda guys, and getting laughed at so much he retreated to the buffet for the rest of the night.

LAYER SEVEN: FAVORITES

- Favorite color: Blue

- Favorite animal: Dogs, butterflies

- Favorite movie: Victor will confess to a love for schlocky monster movies, so he was quite enamored of Night of the Fish Men's Revenge when it came out (he's quite excited when he sees it in the projector in Eden Meadows Cinema, and quite sad that he can only get it to play the title screen). He also enjoyed Another Day In the Monster Factory for much the same reasons.

- Favorite game: With his affinity for comic books and a secret love of roleplaying (which becomes not-so-secret once he starts Silver Shrouding), Grognak & The Ruby Ruins quite appeals to him. He likes that it has some replay value too, with changing up your party and whatnot. The action of Pipfall appeals to him too, though that time limit can be stressful!

LAYER EIGHT: AGE

- DOB: June 9th, 2050 (he was 27 and a few months when the bombs dropped)

- Day of their next birthday, they will be: His next birthday according to the game would be June 9th, 2088 – he'd be 238 in terms of time passed, 28 in terms of biology

- Age they lost their virginity: Twenty – Victor had been yanked by the Army into Canada to help with the Sino-American war shortly after graduating high school, but got some leave around his twentieth birthday to go home. He immediately caught back up with his high school sweethearts, Victoria and Emily, and ended up doing the deed with Victoria. They managed to keep it a secret from their conservative parents, fortunately.

- Does age matter: In general? Victor is willing to listen to advice from those older than he is, certainly – though he tends to take it with a grain of salt depending on their obvious biases. In a relationship? Unless one of the parties is a minor, Victor won't get involved, though bigger gaps will probably make him wonder what exactly they see in each other. (He allows this is hypocritical of him to a degree, as Alice is much older than him even taking into account the freezing – but on the flip side, she was Embraced at 20, he was frozen at 27. . .)

LAYER NINE: IN A BOY OR GIRL

- Best personality: Victor likes people who are sweet and kind, but have a tougher or sassier side to them as well. Victoria leaned mostly toward the "sweet" side, but was also pretty determined when it came to getting what she wanted from him; Emily was cheerful and enthusiastic, but if you angered her – wooo boy; Alice of course is snark incarnate, but is kind to people and generally likes helping others. Even Piper is one of the kinder companions, but doesn't shy away from sarcastic comments.

- Best eye color: Well, Victoria and Emily both had blue eyes (of differing shades), and Alice's green eyes were one of the first things that struck Victor about her, sooo. . .blue or green!

- Best hair color: I'm not sure Victor has a preference here – Victoria was a super-light brown, almost gray; Emily was a blonde; Alice has dark hair that looks black or brown depending on the light/how well cared for it is (and she says her hair was almost red when she was a kid!); Piper has dark brown/black hair. I guess pre-War he went for lighter; post-War he goes for darker?

- Best thing to do with a partner: Victor likes finding some sort of creative interest they can share, or at least do at the same time. He would sit in the living room and draw while Victoria embroidered in the afternoons; and he and Emily both played piano, so they'd often have little duets. With Alice, he probably ends up illustrating some of the stories she tells – maybe eventually they throw together a book of sorts, with Piper's help!

LAYER TEN: FINISH THE SENTENCE

- I love: Alice! And the rest of my friends too, of course.

- I feel: completely out of my depth, most of the time.

- I hide: how anxious all of this makes me – not sure how well I'm succeeding, but. . .

- I miss: the life I had before, in Sanctuary.

- I wish: that Victoria and Emily hadn't – that t-they were still here to meet the friends I've made.

[wr0ngalice]

9:21p 4.17.20

wow i just wrote the most elaborate and elegant and honest thing i think i have conveyed in well years, and it’s gone because tumblr’s interface is absolute crap. i only hope i can remember it all again. i can’t write anything other than in a fucking tumblr text sheet. i really can’t and i haven’t been able to in years and I CANNOT CONVEY HOW ANGRY I AM THAT THIS JUST HAPPENED. 

it’s 2020 and the world is on fire.

i don’t know where to begin, to pick up from sebastian, to talk about my still non-existent sex life, to talk about that it’s 2020, that there is a world wide pandemic and that i am unemployed and about to be homeless and i have no plan. 

as the rain began i stood listening to my neighbors babble. high as a kite i started to not be able to take full breathes having just ingested an entire takeout container of lasagna and mozzerella sticks feeling completely glutinous and disgusting. a panic rushed over me but so did the urge to write and be honest with myself through my weird relays of my stories. i put out my cigarette on the worn out gate and rushed into my house, i could feel the anxiety attack taking over and my breath getting shorter so i specified each step of my way in....grab key....wash hands.....pee.......put my bluetooth back on so i could start music....because this was the kind of high the kind of panic only soothed by masturbating. and so i did, and here i am.  

my name is deanna and i have boys on my brain (i’m laughing). i guess i should start off with the most honest sentiment i’ll ever conjure about my existence: my body image issues have held me back from every feeling like i am worth anything or worthy of anyone’s attention. i view my body as a currency, one that is cheap, of low quality and worthless to most. i have never been able to learn how to love my body or myself, i do not take care of it or feel capable of taking care of it. i spent some time feeling like it’s okay to feel like this and look like this and that someday someone will love it. but most of the time i feel worthless and like i am disgusting and that being fat is stopping me from ever truly feeling happy, being love, feeling accepted, or being truly who i feel like i am. it feels completely impossible and unachievable. and i’ve demonized anyone who ever made me feel like i’m supposed to care, or that i should feel bad for not caring enough what other people think of me. and then the cycle of shame starts, for looking this way shame for feeling this way, shame for feeling like fat people are worth less than anyone else, shame that i am one of them and stay this way. shame. 

i’m sad about a boy. i met him on discord playing a killer queen black. you ever know you are enamored by tone of someone’s voice when they hear yours? feeling a chemistry that awakens your smile too quickly to feel comfortable with. it was those simple things. a shitty emoji. sending me pictures of animals, bad memes and youtube videos. sending me drawings of pokemon, seemingly genuinely interest in every silly thing i send you back. listening to the songs i suggest and the playlists i send all the way through. asking me what i am doing. good morning texts at 1pm and sweet dreams every night. being excited i am in the vc and spitting quick call backs to only conversations we’d know while everyone is listening. being there all day and making me feel like you wanted me there too, like i wasn’t just someone else to talk to. staying up all night drinking wine and watching hunter x hunter to the sunrise or until one of our sedatives takes us out. i send you my real name, and my twitter, and built up the nerve to sent my instagram and thinking there’s no way he keeps talking to me if he doesn’t like what he sees so it is safe to send him the link to my live stream that contains my facebook with my complete honestly. and then for it all to get awkward. and so i know that he feels a different way not but he’s not saying it. because it feels different now, because he’s there still always answering or messaging first, but it’s shorter now and less personal. the call backs are less because the messages are less, and the offer to stay up with me is still there but feels less genuine and more like you kinda feel like you have to. maybe it’s all in my head. maybe it’s not because when something feels weird it usually is weird. so why keep up the half ass? today you didn’t really and i am so sad, but so grateful. get this over quick if it’s happening. cause i can’t deal with being that lone right now. i watched a video about the important of discerning chemistry from compatibility and at the start felt ready to write it off because yin and yang, opposites can complete each other. but by the end i realize that made our chemistry is so bright i am being blinded into thinking we can fill each other’s gaps in compatibility but how hard we make each other laugh. i can discern all the examples of what i call chemistry, but there’s all the actions the show the chemistry is not electric enough to fill the holes in our compatibility. i want every reason to believe this is wrong and i want you to give it to me. i want you to think i am beautiful because of the person you’ve gotten to know every night for months. 

i masturbated to the memories of my dream of kissing levy last night. i tasted his lips as if i had tasted his love before, the familiar warmth of his “hey yourself” feeling like enough of the familiarity and comfort i need to get myself off. the overwhelming loneliness prompting me to call him after all this time. i haven’t really thought about him in a longing way, just a passing thought on the bye, and i admire my ability to stop answering when i knew it was doing too much to me. i’m neither sad or surprised that he didn’t answer me. i think the real question is whether i will feel the need to know his love at the end of our next conversation. i guess it was probably the transition of moving to new york, and the way he seemed to be invested in me figuring out my shit sometimes. it feels so rare that people care about the person i am that when it happens i immediately only know how respond by sexualizing the love i want to give back. he seemed like he wanted to know me and understand why i do the things i did, he listened to the ways i believe the world work and he changed his opinions because of the way i expressed my thoughts. that felt so powerful to me. it felt like he wanted me there, and i liked that he liked the way i spoke about existing and he wanted to be a part of it. like he knew i was connecting my soul to his soul, and like he had been honest about really not being able to give that to another person, like he wanted me to be there but he knew he was hurting me by letting me stay because he wasn’t capable of giving himself away. it feels like this really sad thing that when typed out sounds so dramatic. and i want nothing in the world than for him to know that i think this way, and i want him to tell me that i am crazy and read so much into nothing, or to tell me that i am right, that i understand his soul and that we are connected the way that i felt we were. 

i need this. i cannot understand why writing in a tumblr textbox is the only way to talk about deanna. i spent so long writing to her here, and now that i am with her again, now that i really feel like i am her, i can say here now that it wasn’t about becoming her or working towards finding my way back to her, it was about accepting that i wasn’t all the things i thought i was and that i wasn’t going to be able to achieve all these things that would supposedly make me better. i am deanna all the time and “future deanna” is here with me today. i’m not working towards anything that i am not actively doing right now. 

i wanted to stop here, the rest of this might not be so in touch. maybe it will. i’ve been under quarantine in brooklyn since march 10, 2020. this reminds me i need to talk about killer queen eventually, huh? coronavirus is changing the entire globe. this is that shit that has a major red subtitle in the future history books. i can’t go to the grocery store without wearing a face mask. this isn’t some weird movie that i don’t like, this is real life. i lost my job. i have to move out of my apartment at the end of next month and i have no idea where i am going to go. people are dying at insane rates. nothing in the world feels certain. donald trump is killing people. he’s our fucking president and after all this time i still haven’t accepted that that really happened. the things that are important in my world are so much different now. and their competing forces are compounded by nihilism and salty existentialism. and this makes it hard for me to think about the future. 

i’m gonna figure out a way to keep writing. this feels important. 

[assless-chapstick]

man I llove your couch au, and I'm so jealous of your couch au john. so many amazing boyfriends. they're all so different, and they're all amazing, and they all love him. but this got me thinking - what do arthur, charles and javier love about john, respectively? cause honestly, from everything you've written about him, john sounds like such a handful. like it just sounds like he'd be A LOT to deal/put up with, just an extremely stressful person. so what do they love about him?

Me, shuffling a giant stack of papers nervously, stress-smoking and sweating profusely: haha ha ha good question mister why do people like m- HIM HIM why do people like him! Haha why…

In all honesty, I’m answering this question because the couch au has almost become its own separate entity, with the boys being like OCs built of the scaffolding of the RDR characters I love… I plan on definitely repurposing them and their universe in the future as OCs, and like, as such, of course everyone has that one OC that is just a caricaturized version of themselves, or a sort of ideal, right? A character they project onto and use to work through their shirt n stuff…

So of course I love this question and I have a lot of answers!! Cuz I know while John doesn’t seem like the uhhh ideal partner or friend, he does have good qualities, and the boys do all love him in their own separate and unique ways. I think it’s just the snapshot I present of John is…. Not entirely flattering.

To start, I think if you called Arthur John’s boyfriend to his face, he’d laugh his ass off. They’re not dating, they’ve never dated, the idea of them dating is so ridiculous as to be unfathomable. They’re just friends, best friends, brothers not in blood but in bond, you know?

Like the love Arthur and John have for one another is platonic, but intense. They’re ride or die besties, have been since they met. They grew up together, and while they fight and disagree sometimes, they’re a part of one another in a way that can’t be explained; it’s just, if you know, you know. So of course, sharing everything else, sex is something they share, too. They’re friends, and sex is something they do together as friends, and they understand one another so deeply and implicitly that boundaries are almost never crossed.

If you asked Arthur why he loves John, he’d probably say that he loves John because he can’t imagine not loving him, you know? He just can’t imagine a world where John isn’t there when he wakes up, complaining about how Arthur snores and how they’re out of coffee now that John’s poured them both a mug. He can fathom not wrestling John for the last mozzarella stick even though they’ve got a whole other bag in the freezer, or going grocery shopping without John riding on the front of the shopping cart and narrating everything Arthur puts in the cart like it’s fucking Nascar or something.

When Arthur looks at John, he doesn’t just see a bratty twenty-something in ripped up jeans and a t-shirt that’s been carefully distressed to look like it when through a garburator; he sees a decade’s worth of inside jokes and adventures, arguments and apologies, shared secrets and honest advice. He sees the hurt little kid who just needs someone to sit and listen, and the young man who needs to be told to shut up to quiet the hateful shit in his heart.

Charles loves John because Arthur loves John. He’s not the kind of guy Charles would usually go for, and that’s part of it, too – the novelty of being with someone messy and loud and a little bit much at times. But in a way, loving Arthur is like… putting on 3D glasses. When he sees John through Arthur, he sees more than just some loud, brash, bratty sour patch kid; he sees the fullness of him, how someone like John could not only be tolerable, but loveable.

Charles likes John for his honesty, and his sincerity. If John doesn’t like something or want to do something, he’ll tell you. He’s not mean about it, but he’s not afraid to tell you you probably shouldn’t get bangs cuz your face is too round, or that he really enjoyed the movie you just said you hated. John is honest, and unafraid of asking for what he wants, and Charles finds that refreshing and comforting; sometimes it’s hard for him to navigate social situations because he’s anxious, and people don’t just say what they mean all the time. He doesn’t have to worry about that with John.

I think he also likes the fact that John doesn’t take a lot of shit too seriously. John’s been through a lot, and for the mess that he is, he’s pretty good to have around when you’re feeling low, cuz he doesn’t make a huge deal of things or want to solve it. Charles can get pretty deep in the paint with depression, and John never dotes on him or makes a big deal out of it or tries to fix it when it can’t be fixed, you know? Arthur is very much the kind to worry himself sick, but John won’t push and Charles appreciates that.

John'll just ask “wanna talk about it?” and Charles won’t answer cuz his words are all locked up and he doesn’t even wanna say no, the weight of sadness is so heavy on him, so John just shrugs and brings over a package of Oreos and starts like… licking the middles out and passing the cookies to Charles. It’s the grossest thing, but Charles eats them anyway because sometimes you just need a fucking cookie and to not talk about your shit and John gets that.

Javier loves John because loving John, having him the way Javier has him, is like having a secret. John is loud and rude and nasty and hard on the outside, but when Javi worms his way in, he finds the soft, sweet, vulnerable parts that nearly no one else knows.

They were acquaintances, friends-ish at first, and John was just a Cool Guy he knew; easy to talk to, always down for whatever, kind of a douche but in that way where he’s nice to you and you feel like you’re one of the Cool Kids because of it…

Like they’d be at parties together, before they knew one another well, and Javi could just flip down on the couch beside John and John would pass him a joint, super chill, lean over and show him some stupid meme that’s only funny when you’re high and hanging out with another dude.

And so when they start to date, it’s a lot like that. John isn’t super touchy-feely, it feels a lot like two dudes hanging out, until John starts to get comfortable and let his guard down and then Javi falls for him hard.

Loves the way John snorts when he laughs at something he thinks is really funny, how he’ll make really bad dad jokes and then laugh at his own stupid jokes. Loves the way John goes soft and coy and shy when Javi treats him like a girl and gets sweet on him, the way he blushes when Javier calls him corazón and flaquita. Loves John’s passion and tenacity and boisterous public persona, and how that melts away when they’re in private and he just gets to be with his John.

It’s hard to tell they’re dating, when they go out together, because they just seem like good friends – maybe there’s a little too much closeness, too much whispering and giggling and playful shoving and body shots – but when they’re alone together, that softer side of John comes out and Javi treasures that.

And John is sweet in private – does things like bring Javi his favourite take-out after a tough exam, or text him when he sees a poster for one of Javi’s favourite bands. Remembers things, and works hard to show he knows and cares and is listening, even if it doesn’t always seem like it.

Anyway feller, I hope that answered your question and you can understand just what makes all of John’s many, many, many, MANY flaws worth it to the ones who love him! He’s not perfect, but he’s for some good qualities. Thanks for asking, mister!

[ingloriousbi]

Classic thoughts so far:

Way too many people to make questing a genuinely fun experience since everything is always dead and theres no loot/experience sharing. but in between everything I’ve found questing to be the most fun and relaxing part of vanilla thus far. Its way more grindy than it is now, which has its downsides (boring… drop rate is frustrating…) but also kind of fun and really inspires grouping up with randoms, even if just for 10 minutes to share the kill credit on whatever quest.

Old orgrimmar is literally better than I remember it. I love it, it’s easier to navigate then new orgrimmar, thrall is awesome (i forgot how much i genuinely loved the hidden enemies quest line and the text for it which probably sounds weird but i have vivid memories about it), the city feels lived in and real, like a much more worthy parallel to Stormwind despite its smaller size. My first character was an undead, so taking the zeppelin from brill, arriving outside orgrimmar, walking through the gates – that whole experience was really nice to relive after over a decade considering the first time I did that is a special memory to me

Old undead char opening monologue is v good and the current writers on the retail team need it tattooed in their eyelids for what theyre doing to sylvanas. classic is one big reminder to the fuck you the lore has become, even if gameplay has arguably largely improved

I knew a lot of shit – arrows, no hunter pet till level 10, weapon skills, being too broke to buy your class spells etc. – were waiting for me but there’s always another “oh ja kennis” moment and its really fun to re-explore everything I loved about classes back in the day, even if mana management is a pain in my ass and two spells into casting my mage is oom. I especially love that I have to read the quests again and how much more immersive the game is when there’s no icons on your map or blue areas marked for you. I think I read more quests than the average person and try to turn off icons on maps etc but the difference was v noticeable in a good way.

Professions are relevant again – this is prolly largely due to low level influx of players since no one is 60 yet, but the fact that I can make dresses and have them be useful long term and have the stats be meaningful is really… pure. It’s a pure experience and I enjoy being tailoring/enchanting; it doesn’t feel like a requirement to grind out useless shit until I can sell bags; I am using the shit I make, and if I don’t use it I know others will have use for it. Two out of three in my party are clothies also so the usefulness is exponential and It feels nice

Conjuring water/food and not being able to get rank 2 but having the rank 1 shit be useless, and then finally getting rank 2, costs half my damn mana to conjure water and I ONLY GET 2 WATER… boooooyyyyyy fuck you.

I forgot resisting spells was a thing mobs do and let me tell you I do not care for that shit

A lot of quality of life shit I miss (e.g. reagents, or just having a quest list right on my screen, even just “talk to dick mcdickerson” would be useful) but there’s something really charming about the barebones necessity shit of a lot of gameplay and UI. It might just be novelty, we will see if it wears off over time

i am embarrassed by the amount of fucking initialism i remember as i see it pass in trade. teen me was a loser and should be made fun of with the utmost prejudice for crystallizing this knowledge so good my adult ass still knows

People jerk off too much in the general chat of whatever place. Its nice to see the community alive again but they wont shut the fuck up and its all circlejerking abt who has the most vanilla knowledge vs “the loosers” that started in wotlk or after, and theres too much back-patting themselves for “being social again” bc general and trade chat isn’t dead anymore. Look, barrens chat was nice, but there was a reason it’s a meme and I sure as fuck don’t want durotar, or teldrassil, or fucking tirisfal glades to be full of non-stop shit in general chat. Every so often there will be a period of time where its really nice and just people grouping up, asking for and then receiving help, its really nice and talking about how fun it is, and then after those 15 min the Men come back and its all a circlejerk again abt whatever they can think of. haha mankriks wife jokes. haha mounts at 40. haha weapons trainer in UC for daggers, cant do it in org... shut the fuck up. we all remember - or are re-remembering - all this shit as we go. i do not need some dude with a stick up his ass who reread vanilla vs retail differences lists to give live-commentary on my rediscovery of a beloved childhood videogame.

[latinverbis-archive]

Rules (Mobile Version)

For those of you viewing the blog on a mobile device, here is (I hope!) a handier version of my rules page for you...

When it comes RP rules, I’m a pretty simple and low-key person so there aren’t many, I just have a lot to say about certain ones in some cases.

Be Polite/Respectful. If you’re going to be rude and act like an asshole, then don’t be surprised if I respond in kind.

I’m slow as molasses. Let me repeat that for the people in the back: I’M SLOW AS MOLASSES. I’ll do my best to be as active here as I can be, but I RP mainly on other platforms. On these other platforms I’m in two games and Mod one of them. While both games have no-to-very-loose-activity requirements, I do still need to put my main focus on them. I’ll do my best to give replies here on a weekly basis, but I can’t make any promises due to other reasons as well, like RL. I work a retail job, so my availability changes week-to-week and as an introvert, this job can also drain a lot of my energy which affects my motivation and priorities.

It’s always a good idea to ask before doing anything. Please ask me and discuss something before your character does anything major to my kids. I’m usually good with minor things, such as handing them a glass or taking a glass from them, but anything beyond that requires some asking and approval. If in doubt, ask! :)

I do not write smut on this blog. This is a deal breaker. Partly, it has to do with Tumblr’s policy change regarding certain types of content and partly, it has to do with my comfort level of privacy on this particular platform. A Read More only goes so far. The rest, for me, has to do with it getting stagnant after a while because I mostly got that stuff out my system some 10 or so years ago and I just don’t get anything out of it anymore and it no longer holds my interest. So, the blog is strictly PG-13 and light R when it comes to that particular content. If things look to be progressing to a bedroom setting, I’ll contact you to request that we FTB. Other types of content, however, you can come to me to discuss–I’ll probably be good with it. I also don’t RP with anyone under the age of 18 (in fact, my preference would be to RP with people in the 25+ range, but 21+ is totally fine, too!).

Tracked tag is latinverbis.

The Mun is Aeryn, female, 30+, and has approximately 20 years RP experience on numerous platforms.

This blog is semi-selective. Due to the other RP commitments mentioned above, I’m very selective of who I follow back and what threads to concentrate on. I usually follow blogs where I think Declan or my other muses could work with the muse (or muses) on the blog I follow. If you follow me and I don’t follow back, I hope you won’t take it personally but there are a few reasons why I probably didn’t:

The main reason is probably because I don’t see our muses interacting well.

Another reason might be the FC looks too young. Declan is immortal and is an adult male that appears to be in his early-to-mid-30s with the emphasis on the latter age range. My other muses are also in their early 30s, too, so trying to play against muses that look barely out of high school, especially if it’s a romantic line, makes me feel uncomfortable. But, if you’re looking for platonic/friendship/mentorship-type lines then come at me, bro!

Lastly, if I can’t read the content of your blog because the text is too small or your theme makes the text difficult to read, I will not bother reading or following back. I gotta be able to know what I’m getting into and if I can’t, well… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Formatting, etc. I’ve been RPing for nearly 2 decades so when it comes to formatting my posts, I’m old school. All I really do is write my response, check it for spelling errors and grammar and hit the send/reblog button. If you like to make your posts and responses all pretty with icons, gifs, images, uncommon formatting, etc. then as the saying goes, you do you. I don’t care so long as I can read it and have something that I can respond to. The same goes with length. If you only write a paragraph to my three (or vice versa), that’s fine. I’m a quality over quantity girl. Frequent one-liners will be a problem, though.

Prompts, etc. This is probably the Old School RPer in me again, but I don’t get the difference between a meme and a prompt since they appear to be the same thing? Regardless, I tend to tag them with one tag (ie, inspiration: prompt) with any additional tags (ie, drabble, headcanon, etc.)

If you send an ask prompt, I won’t respond to it directly in case it leads to a thread. Instead, I’ll start a text post and @tag you, if I can, as well as use your tracked tag if you have one. In the event I can use neither, I’ll contact you via your preferred method with a link to my response to the prompt you sent me.

Contact me! You’re more than welcome to send messages to me via the Ask box or the IM feature, but the best way to get in touch is probably through Discord (@Aeryn#2884).

[furandlatin]

Rules (Mobile Version)

(For those of you viewing my blog via a mobile device...)

When it comes RP rules, I’m a pretty simple and low-key person so there aren’t many, I just have a lot to say about certain ones in some cases.

Be Polite/Respectful. If you’re going to be rude and act like an asshole, then don’t be surprised if I respond in kind.

I’m slow as molasses. Let me repeat that for the people in the back: I’M SLOW AS MOLASSES. I’ll do my best to be as active here as I can be, but I RP mainly on other platforms. On these other platforms I’m in two games and Mod one of them. While both games have no-to-very-loose-activity requirements, I do still need to put my main focus on them. I’ll do my best to give replies here on a weekly basis, but I can’t make any promises due to other reasons as well, like RL. I work a retail job, so my availability changes week-to-week and as an introvert, this job can also drain a lot of my energy which affects my motivation and priorities.

It’s always a good idea to ask before doing anything. Please ask me and discuss something before your character does anything major to my kids. I’m usually good with minor things, such as handing them a glass or taking a glass from them, but anything beyond that requires some asking and approval. If in doubt, ask! :)

I do not write smut on this blog. This is a deal breaker. Partly, it has to do with Tumblr’s policy change regarding certain types of content and partly, it has to do with my comfort level of privacy on this particular platform. A Read More only goes so far. The rest, for me, has to do with it getting stagnant after a while because I mostly got that stuff out my system some 10 or so years ago and I just don’t get anything out of it anymore and it no longer holds my interest. So, the blog is strictly PG-13 and light R when it comes to that particular content. If things look to be progressing to a bedroom setting, I’ll contact you to request that we FTB. Other types of content, however, you can come to me to discuss–I’ll probably be good with it. I also don’t RP with anyone under the age of 18 (in fact, my preference would be to RP with people in the 25+ range, but 21+ is totally fine, too!).

Tracked tag is furandlatin.

Currently, Declan is the main muse of the blog. The others are played as inspiration hits, upon request, or if a plot idea brings them out of hiding.

The Mun is Aeryn, female, 30+, and has approximately 20 years RP experience on numerous platforms.

This blog is selective. Due to the other RP commitments mentioned above, I’m very selective of who I follow back and what threads to concentrate on. I usually follow blogs where I think my kids and their various incarnations could work with the muse (or muses) on the blog I follow. If you follow me and I don’t follow back, I hope you won’t take it personally but there are a few reasons why I probably didn’t:

The main reason is probably because I don’t see our muses interacting well.

Another reason might be the FC looks too young. My muses tend to be in their mid-20s to mid-30s with the emphasis on the latter age range. Trying to play against muses that look barely out of high school, especially if it’s a romantic line, makes me feel uncomfortable. But, if you’re looking for platonic/friendship/mentorship-type lines then come at me, bro!

Lastly, if I can’t read the content of your blog because the text is too small or your theme makes the text difficult to read, I will not bother reading or following back. I gotta be able to know what I’m getting into and if I can’t, well… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Formatting, etc. I’ve been RPing for nearly 2 decades so when it comes to formatting my posts, I’m old school. All I really do is write my response, check it for spelling errors and grammar and hit the send/reblog button. If you like to make your posts and responses all pretty with icons, gifs, images, uncommon formatting, etc. then as the saying goes, you do you. I don’t care so long as I can read it and have something that I can respond to. The same goes with length. If you only write a paragraph to my three (or vice versa), that’s fine. I’m a quality over quantity girl. Frequent one-liners will be a problem, though.

Prompts, etc. This is probably the Old School RPer in me again, but I don’t get the difference between a meme and a prompt since they appear to be the same thing? Regardless, I tend to tag them with one tag (ie, inspiration (prompt)) with any additional tags (ie, drabble, headcanon, etc.)

If you send an ask prompt, I won’t respond to it directly in case it leads to a thread. Instead, I’ll start a text post and @tag you, if I can, as well as use your tracked tag if you have one. In the event I can use neither, I’ll contact you via your preferred method with a link to my response to the prompt you sent me.

Contact info. You’re more than welcome to send messages to me via the Ask box or the IM feature, but the best way to get in touch is probably through Discord (@Aeryn#2884).

[e0nian]

CHARACTER MEME !

FULL NAME   Sariel ‘Albineus’ (she’s ditched her family name and has since taken on this moniker she’d been given during the Centries’ War)

GENDER, SEXUALITY   Female; Pansexual

ETHNICITY, SPECIES   Ambiguous; Concept

BIRTHPLACE, BIRTHDATE   Reflection of a human world (“Proto World”); December 8 (allegedly)

GUILTY PLEASURES   Sariel likes to present herself as this hardass with her relentless logic and grace, acting as though she doesn’t have the time or patience for frivolities, and that might be the case...  however, it’s a little known fact that she has a weakness for flowers, cute animals, and sweet (cheesy) gestures from those she cares about.  Don’t tell anyone.

PHOBIAS   If paradoxes don’t count, she doesn’t really have any phobias, tbh??  But as far as little fears go, she’s constantly afraid that Gabriel’s going to end up getting himself killed.  She’s seen death so many times-- enough to know that immortality doesn’t always excuse one from it. Gabriel has a proclivity for flirting with his own demise, overly confident under the veil of his immortality, but with Eirachael (the Concept of Time, who bears a strong dislike for both of them), now in the picture (Main Verse+), she worries he isn’t taking this possibility seriously enough.

WHAT THEY WOULD BE INFAMOUS FOR   She’s earned a reputation among the other Concepts for being the most meddlesome.  Even Adriel, who prefers to watch life from a distance and only occasionally interacts with its sentient beings, and Darius, who has the strongest desire of all the concepts to feel human again, haven’t earned the begrudging title as quick as she.

WHAT WOULD / HAVE THEY GOTTEN ARRESTED FOR    In her Proto world days, it was a miracle that she, Adriel, and Darius (the latter two by association) had never gotten arrested for possession of cannabis, shrooms, or some other kind of hallucinogen (though nowadays any reason she would have gotten arrested would have been a result of Gabriel’s influence, tbh).  

CHARACTER YOU SHIP THEM WITH   Sariel and Dimitrius are supposed to have a romantic relationship throughout most of the main verse, but I don’t usually get into it for easier roleplay purposes (plus their relationship is a little too reliant on / specific to their story, and that’s too much to explain!).  Otherwise, I really can’t see her having feelings for anyone else, canon or otherwise!  That’s why she’s one of the muses listed under the strictly non-ship category.

CHARACTER MOST LIKELY TO MURDER THEM   Though the last time they talked Darius promised he’d kill her should they meet again, I don’t think he’d actually pull it off (nor would he be able to).  Honestly, I think Eirachael has the biggest chance to be the one to finish her off for good.  They’re definitely capable of finding a way.

FAVORITE BOOK GENRE   She prefers to read informative books-- anything she can learn from.  However, when she actually cared enough to read for leisure & story, she enjoyed perplexing novels and psychological thrillers.

LEAST FAVORITE BOOK CLICHÉ   I think she’d despise the idea that one needs to change who they are in order to find love.  Like in those romance novels where the lead falls in love with someone dangerous (usually some kind of killer??) but claims they can’t love them because they’re bad so??  The person??  Just decides to change their entire sense of self to be with the one they love ? 

TALENTS OR POWERS  She’s always had a natural proclivity for the maths and sciences (though tbh, she’d probably be a lot better at them if she’d have actually put an effort into her schooling at a young age).  She can play the cello, but it wasn’t a skill that came naturally to her; she’d spent a lot of time developing it during her time as a Concept.

  ---- As far as innate powers go, being the presiding Concept over light, Sariel can manipulate and merge with it as she desires.  Because light is something that has existed over time & across space, she’s able to travel to any time and area that light does or can exist in reality (non-reality dimensions, such as inside one’s head directly, or places manifested as such are inaccessible to her, as the light there doesn’t actually exist).  This isn’t to say that she can’t illuminate a room that was completely devoid of light to begin with; if this happens, an opposing force (usually another concept, such as Void) must be what prevents her from doing so.  This will prevent her from travelling to that space.

   In manipulating light, naturally, Sariel can generate light waves (or radiation), as well.  By altering the frequency of photons, she can produce radio waves, micro waves, infrared waves, visible light (to create illusions or to blind), ultraviolet waves, x-ray waves, and gamma waves.  A Concept of Light will naturally emit low-level radiation waves that are mostly harmless to even the most sensitive forms of life.  However, should they become too reckless with their emotions, the radiation will amplify and become harmful, so a Concept of this nature must be vigilant at all times when interacting with more radiation-sensitive beings.      

WHY SOMEONE MIGHT LOVE THEM   Not to say Sariel isn’t a lovely person to look at, and the way she speaks and holds herself is captivating, but I’ve always imagined the only three types of people who would actually fall in love with her would need to possess at least one of three predominant character traits:  foolishness, wild eccentricity, or a strong sense of patience.  She’s not at all considerate past the point of being well-mannered to most people, and she finds it hard to empathize with others.  However, when she truly cares for a person, she becomes incredibly doting.  Though she’d be hard pressed to express her love in a verbal way, Sariel would find her lover to be the most endearing person in the world, and as she grows more comfortable around this person, she can be found more often expressing herself through her actions.  Someone generally submissive and willing to feel protected would be the ideal partner for her.

WHY SOMEONE MIGHT HATE THEM   She’s ??  Kind of a shrewd bitch tbh ??  Sariel possesses the unbelievably rare quality of not giving a single damn about what other people think about her; she’s nauseatingly honest, and she will more often than not find those she first meets to be unremarkable.  Because of this, she can come off as condescending, and when asked her opinion of others she will never hold back from telling the truth.  Though she rarely means any ill will by what she says, her words often get her into trouble.  

    She also has a proclivity for putting logic over emotion, reason over right, and this has caused her to lose many potential friendships (usually as a result of refusing to change / let them change their past or future out of a fear of paradoxical consequences, despite knowing of the tragedy one will face beforehand).

HOW THEY CHANGE   She’s changed quite a bit since her proto world years; she’s not as rash and she no longer seeks trouble, among other things...  I’ll probably post more about Proto World!Sariel in the future to avoid going on an even longer tangent here than I already have (๑ ˊ͈ ᐞ ˋ͈ )ƅ̋

WHY YOU LOVE THEM   [[ I adore the fact that she, to me, blurs the line between “good” and “bad” to show the two terms are entirely a matter of perspective.  I think that, in a way, she’s an outlet of sorts for the negative emotions I feel from others, and she goes to show that even the worst of deeds can be done by those with the purest intentions, and that the nicest person is capable of many wrong doings-- that is as well to say that even the most jaded and callous of persons is capable of showing mercy or kindness, yet these actions alone don’t make them a “good” or “bad” person [...] She’s become hardened from existing for so long and has many cold personality traits, but I love the fact that she is still tender and protective somewhere very deep in her heart, and that makes her emotionally vulnerable [...]  Even after so many years of existing, Sariel has not completely risen above her humility and [natural] fear, as much as she likes to think otherwise, and she’s still not entirely one with her existence. ]] -- I wrote this about her on my old blog like 2-3 years ago & it’s still relevant tbh

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i’d love to get a match-up from harry potter, hetalia, voltron and mystic messenger, if it isn’t too many fandoms! and i’m sorry for any mistakes in my description! 

(Note: The actual match ups start after the page break!) 

APPEARANCE:

- i’m rather slim and tall (5’ 6.6"), but i like walking in heels, so i can look at almost everyone from above. i’m also pale (sometimes nearly white) what looks great with my golden, medium hair (ah, modesty, where are you) which pretty often are curly (they’re naturally straight, but i prefer them in a curly version). i’m blushing for most time of my life, but not because it’s easy to embarrass me (it’s very hard an actually). it’s just… everytime when i’m smiling, laughing or i’m excited my cheeks (and nose) start to blush and i can’t really help it. i don’t have precised style of clothing, everything depends on my mood or situation, but i truly enjoy clothes (especially dresses and skirts) from 40s, 50s.

PERSONALITY:

- some people call me a sunshine, probably because of my happy attiude and just being a good person. i also love helping others (welp, my dream is being a psychologist, so) and make them happy, so if anyone has a problem, i’m always there for them. i’m rather patient and i’m a good listener, i’m trying advise them well and make them feel better. and i guess i’m good at it.

- laughing, i just love to laugh. my sense of humour is a mix of black and ironic humour, vines, memes, pick-up lines, so not everyone understand my jokes, but at least my and my friends have a good fun!

- i’m scatterbrained af, everyone can confirm that. i often forget to do something or i forget a word and my sentence doesn’t make sense and sometimes i don’t even notice my mistakes. i wasn’t born in city and i don’t visit any of them too often, so i’m pretty lost when i’m coming there; schedules of anythings are black magic for me, so i prefer going with someone more responsible than me.

- i’m quite confident i guess; even if i seem like a one, big extrovert (but i would call myself ambivert better; it’s like 40% of introversion and 60% of extraversion), the true is that most of my friends are introverts (still don’t know how and why), so if i see they’re feeling too troubled to ask someone about anything, i do it for them. sometimes i’m also leader of some groups, however i don’t mind it; i wouldn’t say that i’m a born leader, but i’m also not bad that much, i speak loudly and i always make sure that everyone is listening to me. my self-esteem for sure isn’t low, even if sometimes i have got my worse days, i don’t let them take over me.

- even if i seem like a someone confident, i’m often surprisingly awkward when it comes to meeting new people. like, i’m trying to be positive and confident, but my nervousness is pretty visible and it’s annoying me, but i can’t help it. so i’m truly thankful if someone talks to me first and is more confident than me; then for sure i won’t let him feel awkward too and i’ll try my best to be a good conversionalist!

- i love to discuss with other people, learn about someone’s point of view, exchanging opinions and beliefs. sometimes i can talk literaly for hours (as long as my conversionalist will respect me and my opinion at least). i’ve heard many times that i’m really open-minded and mature, because my vocabulary is more advanced than the rest of my peers. and well, i guess that’s true, because i read a lots of books (my favourite literary genres are probably autobiographies, dramas and historical books) since i was young and i’ve also written stories on my own, but for now, i simply can’t do it. it’s because of lack of afflatus, i have many ideas but i can’t realise them, eh.

- independence, oh independence~! it means a lot to me. really a lot. i hate when someone thinks that i’m their property and they can command me what can i do and what can’t i do. i usually very easily cut my ties with that person, because their behavior simply makes me feel sick. but also it depends. i’m very understanding so if i know this jealous person very well and i know that they truly care about me, i would try to help them somehow with their flaw. i really appreciate when someone jealous try to restrain themselves from being possesive and i will make sure to praise them for that.

- unfortunately, i’m a lazy ass and i’m quitter. i’d love to try many things, write many stories (yup, i’m a writer) but i often give up too fast; also, most of my friends are like me, so (again) unfortunately, i don’t have someone who would kick my ass when i’m too lazy to do something. motivating me isn’t too hard tho, i just need someone who would keep an eye on me (i’m such a big kid, grrr).

- i’m tolerant and understanding af. i don’t have any problem with someone who is different than rest of society (trans, non-hetero, non-catholic people, anyone and anything, really); duh, i respect and i simply love people like that! they fascinate me, i want to know more about them, i want to understand them. maybe because of that, that i’m also not like the rest of society; my thoughts about everything aren’t typical for sure. i easily forgive. very easily. too easily. no matter how much you hurt me, i just can’t be mad at you too long. everyone says that it’s a good quality, but sometimes i feel like i don’t have pride because of that, that i don’t know my own worth and i am pathetic (haha, tragic backstory, welcome).

- many people see me like a social, carefree and confident person, so they’re always surprised when they find out that i was bullied, because i don’t remind typical victim of bullying. maybe because i wasn’t so lonly and i had ‘friends’ (even if they never defended me, but they were still by my side, so) and maybe my bullying wasn’t too extreme; just some insults for a few years but it was enough to ruin my self-esteem and my confidence. because when i was younger i was full extrovert, i could make new friends very easily with everyone, i was truly a sunshine. now i’m only a ray of sunshine; i have problems with making new friends, i hate and i am even a little bit afraid passing by group of boys (because it were boys who bullied me). i lost a lots of my old attiude and sometimes i miss this ease of making new friends and adapting to new community, but these years of bullying also learned me a lot of empathy towards other, being observant and somehow, thanks to that i was able to made a lots of new friends on the internet who really helped me durning this hard time. i learned a lots of things and even if i wish that some things would be easier, i’m proud of this who i am now.

FACTS:

- i don’t like describing myself as a hetero, homo, be or whatever, especially when i’ve never fallen in love with anyone. indetify yourself as a full homo/hetero/bi is a little bit unreasonable i think. like, you don’t know what the future holds and you can’t be completly sure that you won’t fall in love with someone the same/opposite gender. life is one big surprise, so. but i think that i could be demiromantic and demisexual/asexual, but it’s only mine assumption. since i’m tolerant, i don’t care what gender will be my future partner, as long as they will be a good person.

- i’m ticlish and general, touch-sensitive, especially on my belly. and arms.

- i’m rather chilly person (expect summer), my hands are cold af and when everyone doesn’t complain about temperature and they’re pretty neutral, i almost always wear my leather jacket, because for me it isn’t warm enough (and here’s the other reason why i love lean on other people so much; i can steal their body heat~). but if someone say that he’s/she’s cold, i give them my jacket althought i’m also freezing. but tbh, my body temperature is really complicated, because when i’m at home and it isn’t too warm, i could normally walking in underwear, when others complain about coldness. idk how my body works, really.

- i’m a toucher, but not in a sexual way (for most of time at least). i just truly love to have physical contact with people i care about; i like to hold their hands or lean on them, hug them. it makes me very happy, relaxed and it’s a sooooo comfortable~! ♥ but i understand when someone isn’t too comfortable with so much affection and i’m not that clingy towards them even if i really want to.

- many people think that i never cry, even my friends, because durning so many years of our friendship they have never seen me crying and i hope it will be this way. it’s not like i don’t trust them or anything; in fact i trust them very much. i just hate crying in front of anyone, it makes me feel pathetic and weak, so i cry when no one looks, but i’m not sure if my “cry” could be called crying. because of many reasons, i get used to cry silently; i just let my tears run down my face for a few minutes and then i can easily settle down, so it’s hard to see if i was really crying, because my eyes aren’t even swollen. but idk why, after my “crying”,

INTERESTS:

- linguistic (i love talking and traveling, so languages are very helpful, for now i speak polish (but it’s my native language so), english (rather fluently, idk), i understand russian very well since it’s similiar to polish, but i’m trying to improve, because i’m still not good at it).

- psychology, i love helping people and i hope i will be able to do it in the future. one of my friends have got a mental problems and they go to the psychologist for a few years now, but it isn’t getting better, no matter how many times they changed psychologist, they couldn’t find someone who could help them. and it makes me so freaking frustrated that either psychologist or i can’t help them. but i truly hope that i will be a good psychologist, able to help anyone who needs me.

- reading and writing (it’s kinda sad but i’ve never written any good romance although i tried. my stories always were filled with magic (harry potter bish), darkness and a lots of action and i simply didn’t have a time to write a good romance, so i created some fleeting flirts to satisfied my readers, hah)

- writing letters (i’ve got some friends from other countries and we send each other letters about ourselves; it’s really great fun and experience)

- volleyball and physical activity (i love playing volleyball, it’s the only sport i’m getting involved that much. sometimes i spend with my bro hours on playing, but i’m still not enough and i wanna more. i even tried to create female’s volleyball club, but unfortunately, there weren’t enough girls who wanted to play, so club didn’t last. i tried reactivate it twice, but i failed every time. now i try don’t think too much about volleyball, because i don’t want to disappoint myself again), i also like vintage and folklore.

WHAT MY FRIENDS THINK OF ME:

“from what i see, sometimes you worry too much about everything and you often get excited about something, you want to do it, but in the end, you don’t do it. also, you’re empathetic af. you’re very helpful, kind and you seem like you want to make everyone happy and you don’t have someone you truly hate. there’s something about you that makes unbosoming to you very easy; when i want to ask you about something, i’m not afraid that you will give me bad advice or you will think something bad about me”

“my frist impression about her? well, i thought that she was a really, like really friendly person. furthermore, open-minded, funny, motivated and full of attitude for life. she seemed like a someone very popular, someone unreachable for me, because she had a lots of friends. and was it only impression? nope. when i got to know her better, she still was very kind girl, who willingly wants to help other people. she can truly boost someone’s self-esteem and compliment them in a very uniqe way. she’s an observer, she easily sees someone’s good and bad qualities. she’s inspiring; her open-mindedness, her self-esteem. it’s impossible to not admire her. when you look at or talk with her, you want to be better person and love yourself more. just like kise from knb, she’s very independent; you better not try to tie her down. she’s also very funny and tolerant, she never exclude anyone.”

“i think you’re really stubborn, you always have opinion about everything and you aren’t afraid to say it out loud, what can be seem like a good or bad quality. you’re also really open and you never judge people by apperance, but by their actions and it’s very good. just like your desire to helping people, but sometimes i get the feeling that you focus too much on the one person and you don’t notice someone with even bigger problem, who hide their problems behind the ’'mask”. but i appreciate that when it starts making uncomfortable, you’re always trying to lighten up atmosphere with some funny joke. also, i really like your advanced voculabry and that, that you’re this type of person who inspire to being better human, not worse"

Match Ups- 

Harry Potter: Remus Lupin! 

 - Remus would be really drawn to someone who is happy and confident, since he’s pretty shy in general, and he needs someone to bring him out of his shell a little. 

 -He’s a really organized person too, so he’d definitely be willing to help make sure you remember everything and keep a pretty decent schedule. 

 -He’s also pretty well-rounded and smart, so he’d be all for having long discussions on different topics with you too! 

 - Being open-minded is a big factor too, obviously, since Remus is a werewolf and therefore needs someone who can handle that. Being understanding and kind to him would make a world of difference to him. 

Hetalia: Alfred F. Jones (APH America) 

 -Would love to be around you because of your bright personality, and also your sense of humor (he could quote vines all day). 

-Since he’s pretty extroverted too, he could help with meeting new people, because he wouldn’t mind starting up the conversation and you jumping in later since he knows you’re a little nervous about that. 

 -He’s not a big fan of giving up, especially on something someone’s passionate about, so he’d really encourage you to keep writing. 

-Alfred’s pretty clingy too, so he would have no problem with you being touchy either! 

Voltron: Prince Lotor 

 -With all of the things Lotor has had to go through in his life, he needs someone kind and compassionate to be around him, since he hasn’t really seen a lot of that in his life, and it would make him a better person. 

 -He is also interested in psychology, since it was a good topic to know about when planning tactics, so he’d love that he could talk to someone else about it. 

 -Although he would be protective of you, he would be very aware of giving you your own space, since he’s had to deal with that in the past. 

 -You being sweet and friendly would probably make the members of Voltron a lot more trusting of you, and therefore him as well, so you two would have a good relationship with all of them too. 

Mystic Messenger: Jaehee Kang

 -Jaehee has a ton of stressful days, so going to see someone so positive and good at listening would always make her feel better. This would really draw her closer to you!

 -If you are really serious about writing something consistently, she’d always be there to help you make a schedule and help you stick to it. She might even get things like your favorite foods or little presents on certain days if you reach your writing goal! 

 -She would also like having thoughtful conversations with you, and would always love to learn something new, so she’d love to listen to your interests in linguists and other subjects. 

 -If you told her, she’d try to be really aware of what the crowds were like when you two go out anywhere, so you don’t have to walk by any large groups that would make you nervous, but she wouldn’t outright say she was doing it for your sake because she’d get embarrassed. 

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Eharmony Is A Waste Of Time

Some believe that online dating is useless and desperate. Others swear that it is the best way of meeting a partner in the modern age. So, the question has to be asked, is online dating a waste of time?

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My Review of EHarmony. A few months back, I got an e-mail offer from EHarmony that was impossible to refuse. Their service is normally anywhere from $12.95 to $60.00 per month (roughly) depending on how long you sign up for. ($13 per month if you sign up for a year, $60 for one month) They ran a special a few months ago that I was able to sign. The eHarmony site also launched an app for easier and quicker access from anywhere at any time. The eHarmony app is available for both Android and iOS users and can be downloaded at no charge. Other websites may be more fun and may help you meet more people to go on dates with, but if you are looking for THE ONE, it could all be a waste of time. On the other hand, the money spent on eHarmony may be all worth it if you find your life partner. Mar 19, 2015 By the time I realized this, I couldn’t cancel my subscription. While I realize that I should have read the fine print, and totally am fine paying for 6+ months I’m not going to use, the whole process felt very scammy. So, with eHarmony- if the product works and you find love, you still pay for it. EHarmony: Waste of time? I signed up for the Black Friday deal. 6 months for $45. Figured it was a pretty darn good deal so why not, right? So far it’s been a.

No. Online dating has been proven to work for people for the last 25 years. Your success depends on what dating platform you use and whether you use it correctly.

When done right, online dating can thus end up saving you a lot of time.

However, this requires that you choose a platform that fits your goals. You will also need to avoid some common mistakes that many singles make when they match with someone.

I am going to show you how to avoid common online dating mistakes and how not to waste time dating online. You will also learn how to make it an effective tool, rather than a desperate measure.

Know what you want

The most important rule for not wasting your time with online dating is to always be clear about what your goal is.

Tinder is a great app for quickly going on dates and matching with people at a rapid rate. It is however horrible at producing relationships that last more than 1 month.

As such, Tinder is a great dating app if you are looking to go on dates quickly, and you don’t care about establishing a long-lasting relationship. However, if you are looking for a long-lasting relationship though, Tinder will be a massive waste of time.

If you are just looking for something casual, you can read my guide on how to approach Tinder dates here.

Match.com is a great platform for finding other people who are looking for a more serious and long-lived relationship.

The site is better than its competitors at producing long-lasting relationships. As such it will be a time-saver rather than time waster if your goal is a lasting relationship.

It will be a complete waste of time to use Match for hookups, but it can save you a lot of time when looking for a lasting relationship.

If you are looking for a long-term partner, I have written this guide on how to test out Match.com for free.

Premium sites like EliteSingles and eHarmony are great if you are looking for marriage with a stable and compatible partner.

eHarmony produces some significantly stronger relationships than offline dating has ever done.

On the flip side, these sites will be a waste of your time if you are just looking for a relationship without having plans of ever getting married.

If your end goal is marriage, I have written an in-depth comparison of Harmony and Elite Singles here.

Show what you want

Many people who date online do so because it makes conversating easier.

This is fine, but it does not mean that you should only be communicating through gifs and smilies. This will lead to you having endless “conversations” that have no substance that does not end up going anywhere.

If you are interested in someone, you should establish trust and connection so that you can meet in real-life. This is because the goal of online dating should always be to meet offline. Thus, if you want to meet someone in real life, make sure that you communicate this clearly to them.

The reason online dating is depressing for some is that they do not pursue real-life meetings. They end up getting hooked on matching, as this validates them and can be great short-term entertainment.

Not only is this a waste of time, but it is also addicting and bad for your mental health. In extreme cases, it can even make it harder for you to have proper conversations with desirable partners if you ever arrange a date.

You do not have to act overly formal with matches, you are meant to have fun. The point is that you also have to show a genuine interest in getting to know the other person. You need to do this by genuinely asking questions and letting your match talk about themselves.

By taking initiative, asking questions, and showing what you want you can avoid making online dating a waste of time. You also stop it from becoming a self-damaging vicious cycle.

Show who you are

This is something many get wrong. When dating online it is important that you are honest about who you are. If you don`t, this will end up decreasing your chance of finding a fitting partner, and thus wasting your time.

Most people on dating sites are there to get to know potential partners. If you converse back and forth and find out you could be a good match, the next step is a real-life date.

If you go on a date and it turns out one of you is a vastly different person from who you said you were online, things will not end well. You, like most people, would probably be offended and annoyed if this were to happen.

Even if the date does not end as soon as it starts, chances are low that it will lead to anything long-term. Starting things of with lies is a massive red glad, whether you are on the receiving end of them or not.

Presenting yourself as someone you are not on dating sites will lead to you wasting your own, as well as other people`s time.

Do not get hung up on people

Sometimes you are going to hit it off well with someone online. Then, out of the blue, they will stop showing interest.

You might get ignored or the person might start acting indifferently towards you. They might also not be willing to meet in real life, despite showing interest in doing so previously.

If this happens you can end up wasting a lot of time if you get hung up on the person.

The best thing to do in this case is to outright ask how they feel about the situation.

They might be going through a hard time or be busy. They might also not be interested in you and tell you. If this happens it is only good that they told you so that you can act appropriately.

If you are unlucky, someone might lead you on. It can be acceptable if they cancel a date once (even though this is a red flag in itself). If you agree on a second date and they no-show or cancel again, do not bother with them.

These types of people will not be worth your time. There is also a decent chance that they are in fact a scammer (as I have explained in my article on the dangers of online dating.)

Conclusion

Is online dating a waste of time? No, as long as you go about it correctly.

When it`s done incorrectly, It can be an endless and addicting way of wasting your time (and money).

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As long as you are aware of the pitfalls outlined in this article you will be able to avoid this, though.

Know what you are looking for and make sure you are using the appropriate platforms. Then, show what you want and take the initiative to move things offline as soon as possible.

By the end of the day, online dating will only be as much of a time-waster as you make it.

If you want to learn more about how likely internet dating is to lead to marriage, continue by reading my article on the subject here.

What Is The Success Rate Of Eharmony

What you’ll learn on this page:

eHarmony Review: Why eHarmony is better than Match & okCupid

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See clear examples.

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eHarmony is perfectly suited for Men of any age who:

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eHarmony vs Match: Fight!

eHarmony did not start out as my favorite dating site.

But I’m in the middle of my 150 Date Challenge now and more than half of all my dates come from eHarmony and I’ve grown to really like it.

Don’t get me wrong, both Match & okcupid are good and I use both but the results I’ve been getting on eHarmony are better and many eDatingDoc Academy students are having the same experience.

HOWEVER, if you don’t use the site properly, you’ll get crappy results.

Ahhhh, but have no fear.

Below, I’ve compiled all of my eHarmony specific secrets & best practices for you to use. The devil is in the details so be sure to pay close attention.

eHarmony Review: Why is eHarmony so good?

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Lack of Competition

I skeptically joined eHarmony thinking it wouldn’t be very good. I read over & over again that eHarmony was a waste of time from several different PUA’s (that’s pick-up artists) This consistent low view of eHarmony in the PUA community is exactly what I think has made it so good. The douche PUA guys don’t recommend it, so the PUA minions don’t flock to it, so there is less competition and the guys that do join are just regular guys (not PUA’s) that lack online dating training. So when my academy students join they dominate the website and easily meet the women they are most interested in. On top of that the women only receive a small number of matches per day so they literally can’t be bombarded by messages like they are on other dating sites.

Ok, Let’s get started with the eHarmony specific details:

Lesson #1: Making first contact: eHarmony Email Tips

There are a few ways to make contact on eHarmony but you’ll only use two of them.

Quick Questions (This begins the guided communication)

eH Mail (This skips the guided communication)

Send a smile (Never use this)

Secure Call (Never use this)

1. When to use the eHarmony guided communication quick questions:

Start with the quick questions if the girl is somewhat close to your “league”.

2. When to skip & go straight to eH Mail:

Go straight to eH Mail contact option if she is a way outside of your “league” or you are REALLY interested in her.

Note: You know, how we give women a number, like “WHOAH!She’s a solid 10 baby!” In person, you may be a 8 or 9 but if you haven’t been through the eDatingDoc Academy then your “online number” is probably much lower. A good sign is if you are not getting responses from the women that you know would like you in person. If this is happening to you, there is a 100% chance you are doing something wrong so check this out after reading this guide.

How to use the Quick Questions with Examples

After you send your quick-questions, she’ll respond and ask you 5 quick questions in return.

You could select the multiple choice answers like most guys do.

And you could pack your bags and call it a day.

Because that’s why most guys fail – doing what every other guy does…

Here’s what to do instead. (This is powerful so don’t disregard it)

ALWAYS CHOOSE“Write your own response” (examples below)

This works SO well yet is so simple.

Always write out awesome responses.

In terms of getting women to move on to the next step. Writing my own response worked 8 times better than choosing multiple choice answers. That’s an 800% increase.

I know, I know

This would take a ton of time if you have to write out a great response every time but you only need to write an awesome response once.

Then save it to a word document so you can cut & paste that answer when the question is asked again by another girl, and it will be asked again.

And to make it even easier for you.

I created that word document for you. Here is The eDatingDoc Quick-Response Blueprint for eHarmony with the top questions women ask and example answers.

You can use the examples as a guide but definitely add responses that are authentic, true to your life & personality. Here are the examples in the download.

(fu)

eHarmony Quick Questions & Answer Examples

If you were taken by your date to a party where you knew no one, how would you respond? ►Start twerking and wait for the ladies to crowd around, oh yeah! (or not)

On Saturday night, would you rather go to: ►I like to change it up but I’m going Downtown for the Big Brothers Big Sisters charity event with some friends this Saturday. (It’s a great cause – do good while having fun!)

Eharmony Is A Waste Of Time Meaning

Would you rather date someone who is: ►So damn amazing that every time you walk away I make a fist, reach up in the sky and say LORD help me! Then lean over to whoever is around and say, “Yup – I’m dating her”.

Which sort of date sounds like the most fun to you? ►A comedy club sounds like a good idea. You know what makes the comedians even funnier?

When in a relationship, how much personal space do you generally find you need? ►I think personal space and having one’s own time is important to making any relationship work.

If I had a bad day, what is the first thing you would do for me? ►I’d say awww baby, give you a big hug and kisses then do the sexy man shuffle in my speedos (Surprise!)

Your idea of a romantic time would be: ►A wine and Vosges chocolate picnic at the park in the evening.

Your idea of adventure is: ►Finding a hidden pirate ship in a cave 🙂

Which of the following quirks would bother you most about your partner? ►Squeezing the toothpaste from the middle so it looks like it was attacked by a monkey. (/fu)

Remember to be balanced!

Eharmony Is A Waste Of Time Crossword

As you can see, some of my answers are playful while others are straight forward. I can’t emphasize this enough! If you’re too playful your results will tank because she’ll think you’re childish. If you’re too serious, you’re results will tank because she’ll think you take life too seriously and can’t have fun!

Advanced Tip: Have a conversation within the quick-question response area to build more of a connection.

Here’s an example of what I mean:

Her interesting response to one of the quick-questions:

So when she sends me her quick questions, I made one response into a mini conversation by mentioning what she just wrote.

This builds more of a connection and makes the guided communication process even more interesting.

Making you the Most Interesting Man in the World… well at least on eHarmony.

Lesson #2: – eHarmony Makes or Breaks

The next step in the guided communication is the Makes or Breaks.

Not a big deal right?

el Wrong-o!

Pay attention because these can communicate a lot about you.

Especially the Breaks.

For example, I’ve seen guys select these breaks:

What does this communicate to the girl?

That you’ve probably been cheated on, you have trust issues because you were cheated on, there was probably a reason you were cheated on and she doesn’t want to waste her time finding out why you were cheated on….

The best breaks to select are centered around the type of person she is internally not how she is with others.

There are a few exceptions.

Lesson #3: – eHarmony Dig Deeper Questions

This is the final step of the guided communication before you make it to eH mail.

Eharmony Is A Waste Of Time Meme

You must type out your response to these questions.

Time to shine.

Most guys reply with boring answers at every step that scream “I’m lazy and I’m boring!”

Is Online Dating A Waste Of Time

But you?

Hell to the NO!

Your answers will sometimes be silly… sometimes be intelligent and informative but never DULL & LAZY.

And just like the quick questions, save your responses (to the eDatingDoc eHarmony Quick-Response Blueprint) so you can just cut & paste that answer when the same question is asked again by another girl. And like I said before, it will be asked again.

To make that easier & clearer, I listed the top Dig Deeper questions women ask and included example answers to each of these.

If you didn’t download it earlier, click here to get it..

(fu)

eHarmony Dig Deeper Questions & eHarmony Response Examples

Tonight you can do anything you want, no penalties, no reprisals, and the cost is unimportant. What are you going to do? ►Run around and knock a bunch of shit off all the shelves at Walmart while it’s really busy and yell “Whoaaaaaaa Yeaaahhhhhhhh.”

What do you think are the three best traits you have to offer a partner? ►A sexy sexy beast, laid back & logical. An example of my superior logic: Mom says, “Alcohol is your enemy.” Jesus says, “Love your enemy.” Case closed.

Fm Static Waste Of Time

What is the most adventures thing you’ve done in the past year? ►I drove across Europe for 2 months checking out 11 countries. Awesome experience! Had a beer at the same bar the character Robin Hood was based on drank at in the year 1100. Pretty cool.

What are you looking for in a relationship partner? ►You have depth and a good heart, You don’t get your happiness through material possessions, not to get too mushy but someone that’s affectionate, you’re balanced so enjoy nights out.

They say life is about simple pleasures, what is your simplest pleasure, and how does it make you feel? ►Playing basketball with friends – It’s this physical thing to push myself until I’m destroyed and I sleep like a baby and wake up rejuvenated. That and perfect Apple Pie.

What is the best thing an ex could say about you? ►That I changed her life for the better.

If they were making a movie about your life, what would it be called and which actor would play you? ►It would be called “I’ve never done that – Let’s do it!” of course it would be played by Brad Pitt.

Describe your parents’ relationship with each other. ►They have an amazing relationship: My mom recently convinced my Dad to change the horn on the car so it makes gunshot sounds. People move out of the way much faster now.(/fu)

Lesson #4: – eHarmony Mail

I’m throwing in a secret right now for the guys that were not lazy and actually read this far.

I call this step “Squash the Slackers”

I recommend combining the previous step with this step every single time.

So instead of sending the girl your 3 Dig Deeper questions within the normal eHarmony process. You instead skip to the eHarmony mail and send those same questions. (Example email below)

Women are very interested in your answers to their 3 questions. So you’re still answering them but you’re making it more interesting and doing something no other guy is doing. You’re also shortening the long process and making that first email come very easily. Now you don’t have to wonder how to start the conversation. This email does it for you.

Here is the sample eHarmony email to send when you skip this step:

Now you need to send the next few emails & get her phone number. This is where my 3×5 email system comes in. See item #2 in the quick-action homework below.

Your Quick-Action Homework for a great date in less than 7 days on eHarmony:

Sign-up to eHarmony – Here is the special registration page where you can try it for free. If you use this guide you will want to continue the membership so use this (2015 Discount Promo Code : EHCODE12)

Follow this guide you just read when contacting the women you’re interested in & you’ll have a date with an amazing girl this week.

[lia-nikiforov]

Fall 2017 Anime Watchlist

Blablabla school is kicking my butt blablabla I shouldn’t even be doing this blablabla THERE’S A LOT OF GOOD ANIME THIS SEASON

So naturally I’m gonna go back to my worst to best format for this list. Get the trash out first

Dropped

Dies Irae: Aren’t these villains named after actual historical Nazis who were directly involved with orchestrating the holocaust soooo cooooool , so interesting, such tortured profound souls that--- ugh, I just threw up in my mouth a little. I don’t care if the Nazis are the villains, making them into complex, appealing characters is unacceptable, less so given the times we live in.

(get it, it’s a real nazi getting punched in the face, aren’t you glad you follow me so I can provide you this quality content)

Yuki Yuna wa Yuusha de aru: Yuusha no Sho: Because I wasn’t a big fan of the first season, I thought this might make for decent hate-watch, but it’s just not bad enough to warrant it. It’s also criminally boring. And because part of what made the original so bad was the ending, and this being a prequel we already know how it ends, there’s no point to it imho. I enjoy screaming at the void about shows I find stupid, but this one isn’t even worth the time. Ballroom is all the hatewatch material I’ll ever need

Black Clover: I could say a lot about this show’s egregious lack of uniqueness and originality, or how poorly executed the whole thing is, but really the only thing you need to know about this and why it’s an insufferable watch is:

THE!!!! PROTAGONIST !!!!!NEVER!!!!! STOPS!!!!! YELLING!!!!!! 

Inuyashiki: My first problema with this show is the main dude is supposed to be 58 years old but he looks older than most 65+. It’s a dumb little thing, but it completely breaks my suspense of disbelief. Other than that, the writing is just so viscerally hateful it’s extremely uncomfortable to watch. What I’d understood from the synopsis was that the aliens had accidentally merged the old man and the young dude into a single robot body, but the way it is presented  -with the old guy as the hero and the young guy as the villain- the moral of the story seems to be basically “millennials are killing the diamond industry”, or, in terms of a more well-known -though perhaps too easy- meme:

Urahara: I really wanted to like this show and support these young female creators in an industry that tends to not give them any opportunities. It’s not like it’s bad at all, nor is it offensive, it’s just really boring. The visuals are adorable, but the characters feel completely unreal –three high school girls run their own shop in Harajuku?-, especially pigtail girl who delivers every line like she was trying super hard to sound like an ojousama archetype. The show is completely committed to its Harajuku kawaii culture aesthetic and attitude, which is commendable but also something that honestly make me a little uncomfortable for no particular reason. I also feel extremely robbed off actual transformation sequences in this magical girl show. In a less busy season I might hold on to see where this went, but as it is, I’d rather wait and see how it ends and then decide if I should spend time on it.

Utter trash that I’m still gonna watch because I hate myself or something

Ousama Game: I think it’s important to make a distinction between hate-watch and irony-watch. Hatewatch is something you do with a show that’s terrible and probably offensive, but it never touches so-bad-it’s-good territory.  You can pick the show apart for all of  its flaws, be it an ill-conceived plot, poor characterization, or, you know, being grossly mysoginistic. Examples of shows I’ve hatewatched include KADO, Sailor Moon Crystal and Super Lovers. An Irony-watch is a show that pretty much everyone can agree is a dumpster fire, and it succeeds so much in its terribleness it’s histerical. Hand Shakers and Neo Yokio are prime examples of quality irony-watch material. And so is Ousama Game. It’s not even worth pointing out its flaws because there’s just nowhere to start, there is not a single thing this show does right and it’s hysterical. Of course it has the squick factor of having some gross fetish with people’s tongues lolling out and their faces getting ridiculously contracted in gross fashion when they die, but other than that, it takes itself so seriously and mixed with its 2006 low budget aesthetic the whole thing is madly hilarious.

Welcome to the Ballroom: This is my choice for hatewatch show of the seaon. After the disgusting dung that was episode 15, I’ve lost all hopes of the show ever getting “better” as was repeatedly promised by fans of the manga once the queen lord and savior Chinatsu appeared. Lo and behold, Chinatsu’s character arc is to learn to be more “feminine” and to let herself be “controlled” by Tatara. Throw in some casual homophobia just for good measure. I really have to wonder why the mangaka set out to write a manga about a sport that necessarily requires a man and a woman in partnership if she hates women so much and can’t treat them as anything above second-class citizens-

(srsly show, why do you hate women so much)

Sengoku Night Blood: It’s been a while since we got a dumbass Sengoku bishonen show that wasn’t aggressively boring. This one though, still challenges my tolerance limits for being dumbass ridiculous with its premise of vampire/werewolf Sengoku daimyo. The costumes and character designs are super ridiculous yet strangely non-distinctive. I have a hard time figuring out who is who because most lack their historical counterparts most notable features, and there’s a lot of same-face-iness everywhere. The show is clearly not afraid of embracing its otoge origins, the “love event” moments are terribly transparent. I just wish either the female character was completely erased or that the guys would stop treating her so badly. I know she’s useless, but I don’t understand why the show has dudes saying things such as “it’s really bothersome that you’re here” and frame them as if they were suuuuper romantic.

(lmfao there are no gifs for this one, maybe I’m the only sucker watching it)

Juuni Taisen: To be honest I was ready to drop this one after confirming it was gonna be more Nisio Isin fake philosophical bullshit that is actually just otaku fanservice. Instead I got schlocky ultra violence garbage and it’s actually kinda fun? Look, I’m gonna come clean, I’m just watching it for the necromancer chip’n-dale rabbit with high heels and a huge fluffy tail, but if that’s not a good reason to watch a show, none is.

Not bad, but not quite good

Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryoukou: This was another one that wasn’t quite on my radar before the season began, I only checked it out because it got excellent reviews. It’s actually surprisingly charming, although the pacing is slow, the muted color palette can be tiring and nothing really seems to be happening. I honestly struggled to stay awake during episode 2. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with the show, I’m considering dropping it because I’m just watching too much stuff and don’t have time, but I’ll wait for episode 3 to make my final decision (I’ll probably watch it Monday)

Shokoku no Altair: After the really good Sultan arc, apparently we had to go through another speed course on how to acquire new members for the party. I’m pretty much resigned to this not being the epic historical drama Arslan also failed to be, but it’s still sad to see this one getting the crappy production values while Inuyashiki is a lavishly animated production about bitter old men hating youngsters. Anyway, as long as further arcs can replicate the level of excitement and intrigue of the sultanlu arc, I’ll be looking forward to it and how Mahmut’s story unfolds. 

Fate/Apocrypha: You can tell how trashy the summer season was that Fate, which was one of my favorite shows of the season, is barely in the middle of the pack of this crowded Fall season. It’s also worth noting that I’ve lost a lot of the goodwill I’d mustered for the show after the writers remembered Palurdo-kun was supposed to be the protagonist, so now that he’s taken the center stage (and become Astolfo’s Master, which is a travesty, Astolfo deserves so much better than satisfying otaku’s otokonoko fetiches orz) I find myself rolling my eyes more often than not. Still hope to get cool fights out of this one and more Astolfo and Mordred.

GARO Vanishing Line: MAPPA brings us a new iteration of the GARO franchise, this time with a modern setting that throws back to ultra macho 80s anime OVAs aesthetic –I wouldn’t know, never watched those-. The hero is a buff uber muscular dude that literally prays at women’s boobs and Zaruba is a giant motorcycle that thinks women stink. The production values are impressive, both fight scenes are incredibly cinematic and exciting. The hypermasculinity borders on the hilarious, but I wish it could do away with the sexist humor, which luckily hasn’t been abundant enough to be insufferable. It’s a little soon to judge because they’re barely introducing us to the characters, but I’m still hoping this won’t devolve into shit territory like Crimson Moon did.

Kino no Tabi: Full disclosure, I only watched the first season of Kino a few months ago, so I have it very fresh in my memory. Since I didn’t know that this new season was more a soft reboot rather than a sequel, I thought I needed to watch the first one to check this one out. Turns out it wasn’t necessary, but I’m still glad I did it because the first season is fantastic. Which is why I’m a little concerned about this one, because the reinterpretation of the Colisseum story was… not good. It rushed through the story and made Kino look like a psychopath. The first episode was good so I’m crossing my fingers that this won’t turn into a horrible mess, but so far I’m feeling cautious and worried. But even if this one turns out to be a good reboot, I’d 100% recommend you check out the original.

Anime is in Fact Good

Classicaloid: Another show that came back with a different director and that I worry will struggle to replicate what made the first season special. There are some tonal things that make the change very evident, but so far it has overall been pretty great nonetheless, Classicaloid insane business as usual. I must say “New character appears claiming to be X’s relative, X believes it and starts treating N better to the detriment of the established cast” is a trope I’m not too fond of, but I’m willing to give them some time purely because they have a Hippopotamus that can do Musik. Honestly watching anime makes one write the weirdest of sentences.

Hoozuki no Reitetsu. Something comedy shows have in their favor is that if they come back, even after a long time, it feels like they never left. Hoozuki’s the same old Hoozuki and it’s a load of fun. I’ve loved both episodes so far, I can’t even pick a favorite skit of the ones we’ve had so far because all of them were so good. There’s not really a lot to say, if you liked the first season you’ll like this one. As usual it’s only detriment is you may miss some of the jokes if you’re not familiar with Japanese folklore, but there’s a lot of fun to be had nonetheless. 

Recovery of an MMO Junkie: Honestly, I’m very quick to judge a book by its cover, or in this case, an anime by its title. In this case, I promptly dismissed this as yet another otaku oriented harem videogame fantasy or whatever without even reading the synopsis. Then I heard the positive reactions to it and decided to give it a shot and boy was I pleasantly surprised! Not only does it feature a woman in her thirties as a protagonist –which is insanely rare! But it also focuses on delightfully adorable romance that breaches the barriers of gender. And honestly, there’s that scene in episode two in which Moriko sends a text and then horrified realizes it’s 2:00 am and feels super ashamed about it and it was so relatable I was 100% sold.

Best of the season

(don’t mind the order, I’ve loved all of these equally

Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau: So I may have misunderstood what this was about. I rarely read plot synopsis, so for some reason –I guess at first I thought the title was Kujira wa Sora- I thought there would be flying whales. There aren’t, but that’s definitely not a detriment to this incredible fantasy dystopian world. The color palette and the watercolor texture of the backgrounds gives it a magical atmosphere that is just a delight to watch. Although there’s a lot of exposition, none has felt like a forced infodump. The pacing is overall fantastic, and although the characters are a mystery for the most part, they’re already very endearing. This season is ripe with enchanting fantasy worlds and I’m really hyped about it. 

Houseki no Kuni: I was concerned about the CG designs on this one, but they work surprisingly well! The plot is still a bit unclear, but they’ve done a really good job in building the characters through their relationships to one another. Even though we don’t know a lot about them, I felt a lot of empathy for Cinnabar and Diamond and Bort, and Phos is a pretty nice point of view character to follow around. I’m definitely intrigued by the concept, and the execution has been great so far.

Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond: I hadn’t realized how much I missed this show until I watched the first episode of this new season. The loss of Rie Matsumoto’s wonderful directorial vision is very noticeable in the straightforwardness of the storytelling, but otherwise the show is surprisingly still a load of bombastic fun with endearing characters and fascinating world building. I particularly liked the hospital episode. I’m not sure where this story is going, but I’m excited to go along for the ride.

The Ancient Magus Bride: It’s important to note that the first episode has a lot of questionable material (please, can Elias never ever call Chise a puppy ever again), but I have to commend a great production when I see it. Readers of the manga assure that the questionable content will be contextualized later on, so I’m hopeful, because I’m already really sold on this show and I really don’t want it to be gross. It’s hard to explain or describe, but it just has this fantasy magical charm and a beautiful production that got me hooked from start to finish. It has been hyped to hell and back and so far it has lived up to my expectations. I think, apart from the lovely production values, the characters feel very real and deep from start to finish. It’s hard to explain why I feel so drawn to this show that should have so many red alarms ringing in my head, but I can’t help feel completely charmed by it

How am I gonna survive such a busy season with so much homework? Will I die trying? Will Ballroom ever stop hating women and gay people? Stay tuned to find out! And let me know which shows you’re watching this season!

[anotherler]

Ask Meme Part 2: LQ-ler

My faviest fave who I ever faved!! Low Quality Once-ler! Lets do this.

Why I like them: More like, why I LOVE them okay? Uh…where do I begin. I think his initial and prevailing appeal was his aesthetic. I love old technology, low quality footage, foggy audio and static. I love the sound of a VCR’s mechanics turning. And the reason for all of this is suitingly, nostalgia. Which is what LQ is all about. He’s so carefully thought up and his themes fit together so nicely. His concept had me hooked from the start; a Once-ler who comes from lowquality footage of the movie. But then it just gets even deeper and examines the regrets of a Once-ler and a character that knew about his fate and destiny from the start and it’s just so fucking fascinating and well thought out. LQ himself has this charm to his personality and he’s positively endearing and adorable it’s not hard to understand why so many people flocked to him and showed him love. But if he was just that and that alone it would make for a flat character. LQ has other sides to himself that come out from time to time and it becomes obvious that in some cases he’s putting up a façade. He tends to brush the fact that he’s upset or angry under the rug to keep up his image and it’s something that anyone reading can really understand. It’s a great study of identity and how adults present themselves to each other in the business world and just generally to the public and how sometimes we aren’t really true to ourselves because we don’t like things about ourselves. I know this got super analytical so im going to go back to his characterization for a sec. He is such a lively person. Each gesture and reply and his eccentricity are wonderful to witness. I love his design a LOT. Those big grey-blue eyes with the long lashes and his glasses and his messy brown hair. He has a really unique look to him. He’s a good guy and I’d love to talk with him about old tech and stuff. He comes off as caring a lot about other people and Im sure he wants the best for others.

     Why I don’t: He has made some really dumb mistakes and been so self destructive that he has impacted those around him. He needs to practice true self love beyond any sort of merits he has and just believe that he can do good things even if he’s done bad things in the past. He’s really REALLY got to stop beating himself up. It’s okay for him to make mistakes in the past but he’s got to seek improvement and any time that he does you can feel really happy for him. He’s come a long way but he’s got some ways to go and can’t give up just yet.

Favorite episode (scene if movie): Probably when HQ first showed up. That whole part had me screaming. Actually, I have a LOT of favorite scenes and chapters from his blog. Type louder and his drawing party are some old favorites. The buildup to the GRAND reveal and LQ’s valley times are also incredibly great and Swone’s visit was hilarious and sweet. I also love the more recent chapters where LQ continues to have conflict with HQ and we some other sides of him.

Favorite season/movie: Ahhh…it’s hard to pick one. I love his entire blog :” ) I already talked about a lot of stuff it’s hard sjkgslsddsh I’d just sit here and list everything LOL but if I had to pick one both the events leading up to the GRAND REVEAL and HQ showing up.

Favorite line(s): “Even though the tag might say “low-quality”, I think that those old gifs had their own charm to them. Nostalgia, if you will. “ “Honesty is the best policy, after all.” “I AM N-NOT A BUTT P-PERVERT!!!!!!!!!!!”

Favorite outfit: I’m honestly a sucker for his business suit and bandaged arms(though, poor LQ for being so badly injured). I also really love his thneed and that REDICULOUS cape he had from his business times.

OTP: LQxHQ. Gotta have that self love, amiright? It’s a really good exploration of LQ’s relationship with himself and HQ is frankly hilarious. I know it isn’t the healthiest for LQ but im hoping things can improve for him in the future. Also, Bawstin-luh or Brandon O’ Shea from the the Thneedville High AU because LQ and Brandon are just really happy together :” ) Brotp: LQ and Swone. And my guilty pleasure: LQ and Swone and Onag. I always did want to see those two meet. Also LQ and Thneednight, LQ and Corv and LQ and Winter when they finally work things out a bit heh. While we’re on the topic of folks I wish LQ could have met I just gotta say…Cheap. Thrift buddies. Just picture it. Cheap had a chance to meet LQ by punching him in the face for 10 whole dollars but he PASSED IT UP!! For SHAME, Cheap. (To be fair IDK if they’d get along well haha)

Head Canon: At one point in the blog it’s mentioned that LQ used to watch the 1972 TV special and he said his Mom caught him watching it and turned it off. I think that she turned it off during the Once-ler’s successful points and before he chopped the last tree. Since then, LQ has never watched past that point on the VHS tape and in his youth it gave him only positive ideas about being a Once-ler and impacted him a lot in the long run. It’s kind of ironic because his Mom tried to discourage him but only really made him more interested.

Unpopular opinion: Y’all probably don’t want to face this fact, but LQ can be really nasty and temperamental sometimes. He’s spoken outright insults at people when he’s speaking honestly so he’s not purely “an innocent and sweet uwu baby” . He’s also very introspective and intelligent though he’s made a number of stupid descisions. Some things he’s said and thought are downright philosophical. That being said, those aspects make me like him even more as a character.

A wish: I want to see LQ continue to improve and move on in his life. He might need to break the mold he’s in to make that happen but he’s already established that he’s been doing things his own way so it’s not hard to imagine. It’s hard to move on but I believe in him.

An oh-god-please-dont-ever-happen: I don’t want LQ to die or give up :” )

5 words to best describe them: Nostalgic, Mysterious, Adorable, Charming, Bright

My nickname for them: I love the nickname ‘Lowqual’. It’s not a nickname I coined but…yeah. Uhm…Staticky Boi, My Favorite Onceler,

@residentcryptid And now onto Cheap!

[neotelenta]

2/27/18 Mechanics and Details

[[[Normally this is where I'd put cute little keyboard typing sounds, but I've gotten a bit tired of it. Anyways, let me check my theoretical answering machine to see if Walter called back.]]]

[NO NEW MESSAGES]

[[[Yup. That translates roughly to the equivalent of 'I changed my mind, and I have other patchwork things to talk about'. It's a whirlwind, ladies and gentlemen. We don't dwell on a single thing for too long. But what it lacks in consistency or organization, hopefully it makes up for in fresh and curious ideas that I'm really hoping other people haven't come up with or implemented yet. So that's what I'm going to do today.]]]

[[[I'm going to be talking about game mechanics. The little things. The details. The stuff that makes you exhale a little bit more from your nostrils and sometimes might induce a sensible and light-hearted chuckle.]]]

[[[So we'll start off with one of my personal favorites. The garbage.]]]

*takes off triple bracket borders, because that was getting annoying, and there aren't any characters around*

Ahh, that's better. Alright. Let's begin.

(Wowee, I discovered the ‘Keep Reading’ link. Hopefully that makes this easy to scroll past or read separately if you couldn’t be bothered with this a while ago.)

In a good variety of games, the trash has always been an oddly good place to check. Because in the fictional reality that such games create, you're smart, efficient, and everyone loves to just throw away useful items in the garbage not knowing that a...pardon my brief language...That a slam-jammin' badass MAIN PROTAGONIST (a pro) was gonna be rolling by that day, looking for items to give them that extra edge to beat the everlasting snot out of some dude that's just begging to get curb-stomped.

But naturally, every item could make the difference between life, death, and being OP, because you're the thorough-type; And in the middle of you making sure that every single soul in that fictional universe is happy and sidequest-free (spare for Mr.Boss "Curbstomp Me" McBadboi, because obviously, the only help he's getting is a hearty helping of whoop-ass), you just GOTTA check every unique interactable place! It's common knowledge! Collect every rare item. Complete every side quest. Amass good amounts of restorative items. Check every place to scrounge for aforementioned rare and restorative items. Get to the main boss with no less than probably 3 hiking backpacks full of loot and items, and then achieve that sick victory you've been hankering for.

And you couldn't have done it without that perfectly tasty and safe cheeseburger you fished out of some trashcan about halfway through the game...Well...Probably, but it helped heal you when you were anticipating that Mr. Boss was going to OHKO you if you anything less than full health.

Heck yeah. If taking stuff from the LITERAL trash to help you defeat the bad guy in a videogame isn't ironic, then I don't know what is. Except for deliberately crappy quality pictures and memes that don't have any significant immediately apparent meaning, because it's buried under 6 or 7 layers of irony. I can't count.

Anyways, I'm getting off-topic, and so far I've only explained the finer semantics of typical RPG materialistic acquisition tropes. Let's roll back a bit.

When you interact with a garbage can or some trash-related thing in general, the character only interacts with it on a basic level.

"[Insert character name] searches through the trash can...and finds a healing item!"

"[Insert character name] has found a capture module!"

But...It's always odd, since they seem to always either find one item or nothing. And not just that, but some trash cans can be BIG. And have a LOT in them. And it takes only one 3-second search to go through it all? No way. If you've ever dug through the trash to find something you accidentally put in it, you know you have to go through the process of taking some of the trash out, and being careful to avoid certain unpleasant parts of it, while you search and search for what you're looking for.

Now...while fully replicating this entire experience would be a poor idea, since it stinks in multiple senses, due respect should be given to the size and the contents of the trash. A point should be made by letting the player pick up and store whatever 'trash' they deem to be 'treasure'. And that it will take you multiple searches to really see all there is to see when it comes to what people will throw away.

So here is the meat and potatoes of the trash experience. If you really want to see the entirety of what's in the trash can, you'll have to do multiple searches. Based on the size of the trash receptacle. If we're thinking of a normal average wastebasket you probably have near your desk, that'll only be like...2 searches. I'll admit, they're small. Stuff can be crammed in there sometimes, but only so much. You search through the top 50%. You're given a screen showing what you can leave or take. The stuff you leave is now on the ground surrounding the trash can. You search through the bottom 50%. Again, take or leave what you will. But now almost ALL of the remaining trash is on the ground. Congratulations. It's a flippin' mess. You gotta take 3-5 seconds stuffing everything back in. But that's okay. Because you did a nice thing by not leaving the trash in a mess. Because do you know who DOES leave trash in a mess after they've gone through it?

Raccoons. Forest creatures of a mean and scroungy disposition. No-one likes 'em. Not anyone I'm friends with, anyways. Raccoons don't have any class. And neither will you if you decide to be a chowderhead and leave the trash all over the place. You'll be treated like a raccoon, mark my words…It will be a bad day.

...ANYWAYS, how about that trash stuff, right? What do you typically find in trash?

Those plastic bottles? Hey, there's a recycling center just down the road that'll give you a bit of money for them.

Those bottle caps and used slushie cups? Looks like if you collect like...50 of them, they mail you a radical backpack or some cheap toy you can totally sell on Ebay after you remember that you'd look like a clown if you ever went out in public. Or if you have a remarkably unique fashion sense or a low self-esteem, you can flick double birdies to the wind and rock that Slush Puppy(™) brand backpack and matching beanie, because heck the world, you don't need people to define 'swag' for you. You just reinvented it.

Well what about those broken bottles and baby diapers? They could make good throwable temporary weapons or you could craft them int-SCREW THAT NOISE. Leave those there, you weirdo! Sheesh.

What about food items? Heck YE-...Well wait, no, take a look at that food, though. If your ocular-based assessment has reported to you that "Yes, why would you look at that. An unblemished and high-quality cheeseburger happens to be in this trashcan.", then heck, I don't need to tell you what to do. But you KNOW that's not all that might be in there. The adjectives attached to certain cheeseburgers you find in the trash might be a bit deviant from 'perfect' and 'mouth-watering'. Y'know...Adjectives like 'half-eaten', 'maggot-infested', 'moldy', 'a raccoon is actively eating this one, you ding-dong'. The obvious ones. Determine what each of those adjectives might mean for you.

If there's an animal attached to a food item, and you stumble across it, there is a chance you two are going to sit down and have a nice discussion about the finer points of politics and trash-eating etiquette and make a business negotiation over splitting the remainder of the loot item. There is a chance. A very very slim chance, but more than likely, you will have to negotiate by means of fear, intimidation, and/or physical violence. You know how raccoons are.

...That's probably a thorough-enough explanation on the practicality and realistic expectations of trash. I'll let you digest this post, and I'll see you in the next one. I'll share one more.