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A spanner in the works

Hi everyone. I have found a small problem for myself and I thought I'd update a little about it.

The device I use for writing purposes has decided to unexpectedly "kick the bucket". To list a few other analogies: push up daisies, bought the farm, found eternal rest, gave up the ghost, shuffle off this mortal coil, or cark it - the latter being my favourite term for it.

All jokes aside, I am unfortunately left without a manner to persue this creative outlet until I can get the ol' thing repaired - which is an unexpected financial stress I didn't foresee occuring.

I have got my works backed up on Google Docs: I did have this foresight considering the last time it decided to do the whirly dance with death.

If you feel it's placed on your heart to donate to the cause, I have a ko-fi link. This is absolutely no pressure at all - it will get done regardless, but I'll be limping on through to the next paycheck and be mighty sad about it.

Tldr: My Surface-Pro is no longer working - I am aiming to get it repaired asap. It is expensive, and I am having a whinge.

That's all from me for now! Love you guys lots, and I can't wait to complete my WIPs as soon as I get the silly thing replaced or repaired.

Love, Snail 🖤

[kropotkindersurprise]

July 8, 2024 - Thousands of Samsung workers have declared an indefinite strike in South Korea, demanding better pay and benefits. [video]

[mishoarts]

NEW TRIO UNLOCKED

( btw Tyler has his hand on Ash's head)

Younger siblings energy VS Older siblings energy

[pureworlds]

joffrey bringing a toy for lucerys broke me right then and there.

[yippieitsarvensart]

Boothill

He's a little... sad. Quick comic

[asteralley]

thinking a bit too much about this

[akumanoken]

Official business post!!

Hello!!! Here we are with the life and times of Jackie!! Where she tries to strike it out as an independently made woman!!! I have a lot going on and Imma tell you all about it.

www.twitch.tv/gaialeistrife

I'm streaming on Twitch Sunday -Wednesday at around 11pm my time (AZ time) now!! It's art streams and cozy games and we finally reached affiliate so I can start earning as a streamer!! Thanks so much for everyone's help!! Consider showing up and following!!

https://ko-fi.com/designingdaffodils

I sell commissions and digital products on my ko-fi page, with more as time goes by. I also accept donations for anyone who wants to support me and what I do. As you guys know I've been doing commissions for some time now and it's been such a joy to draw for everyone. I also do digital assets for streamers, and you can check my sideblog @designingxdaffodils for all the information.

https://designingdaffodils.etsy.com/

I sell stickers and bookmarks on etsy and have been for a few years now!! It's really what started everything. Inventory is added periodically and I always make sure to keep everything in stock. I also make custom sticker orders as well through etsy.

I'll say it again, having you guys cheer me on has meant the world. Please do me a favor and even if you can't buy or toss anything my way, to simply share this and get the word out would mean everything.

[ragnarokhound]

For the au ask game!

OKAY I wanted specifically to get to the pokemon au from the ask you sent, it's been cooking a bit so it's time to see what comes out of the oven, so... @azol-otl ty for the ask!

Crossover au's are all about the fused worldbuilding for me and speculating on how characters from universe A would fit into universe B heehee hoohoo - and for Batfam especially it's fun to think about the equivalent of their roles as vigilantes! What kind of people have the same level of celebrity, the same sideways seeking of justice?

Naturally this leads you to the gym leaders because a) it's the most fun and b) they are like. Quasi-law enforcement/educators/professional athletes depending on how you try to translate the innate child's perspective on the pokemon universe into something that makes sense as an adult lol ilu pokemon. [insert 'compels me though' gif here]

SO with this in mind, here's 5 fun facts (that are mostly backstory lmao) from a jaytim pokemon au I would write

I'm deeply ill about pokemon so this one goes under the cut lol:

Jason Todd used to be the Champion. He won the role after Dick Grayson quit a year or two before (Dick had been getting older and chafing under the League rules - meaning he'd been chafing under how Bruce ran the League) and was a fierce competitor who didn't believe in going easy on anyone. His Houndoom was a force to be reckoned with, and despite running a mostly Dark-type team, his Honchkrow cleaned up anyone thinking their Fighting-types could sweep. He looked after the League and Gotham with a cocky, self-assured attitude and the win record to back it up. .

Jason disappeared suddenly at the age of 15. Many assumed him dead, after a Rocket (Or whatever Gotham themed gang name we want to go with lol could be Team Joker) bombing in the area he'd last been seen, but he's officially declared missing. Bruce Wayne took back the duties of interim Champion as he once did for Dick Grayson, but he's not quite the mentor he once was. It's obvious he's grieving, and that he doesn't want to mentor any more twelve year olds. Dick signed up to be a Gym Leader shortly after this, returning from his trip about a year early to help out in the chaos following Jason's disappearance. .

Enter Tim Drake. Tim's gym challenge wasn't all that interesting in the circuit at first; he had a rocky start and had to retake a few gym challenges. He wasn't exactly sweeping on his first try every time like Jason had done. He didn't have the meteoric rise that caught the Champion's attention early, didn't get one-on-one mentorship or face-to-face meetings, cautionary advice and congratulations all rolled into one from Bruce Wayne himself - but Tim had patience and grit, and he paid attention. He was gunning for the Championship, and it wasn't just so he could prove himself. Team Rocket/Joker was still out there, and Bruce needed all the help he could get. He was always better for Gotham when he had a Robin. .

Dick had been nicknamed Robin for his all-Flying-type team and especially his Natu-then-Xatu; Jason followed up with his Murkrow-then-Honchkrow; Tim's Rookidee was one among many (Robin-esque pokemon were popularized by Dick and the trend remains through Tim's day) so he wasn't considered a possible Robin successor until it was a Corvisquire and he was about to face Dick Grayson himself, a badge away from Victory Road. By then, Tim and his team were a well-oiled machine (he runs mostly Steel-types lol but also Normal-types for the unexpected adaptability and the 'underestimate my rattata i dare you it's in the top peRCENTAGE--' of it all. FEAR.), and his loss-record had all but frozen while his win-record ticked higher and higher. .

Shit finally goes down about three years after Tim has become Champion and all but bullied Bruce into mentoring him (he basically said 'if you don't watch me, i'll go find Team Rocket/Joker on my own' and triggers all of Bruce's child endangerment traumas simultaneously) and the mysterious Rocket/Joker leader Red Hood shows up, bringing the gang out of the shadows in pursuit of a hidden agenda. Identity shenanigans and "wait is that a Houndoom? But he's only been using Ghost-types, it CAN'T be..." and heel-face turns abound. .

(BONUS FACT: Something something, Jason went into deep cover with Looker or whoever he is, that Interpol guy from X & Y (WAIT. LOOKER MIGHT ACTUALLY BE TALIA AL GHUL IN THIS AU HOHOHO), infiltrating the Rocket/Joker gang and going public as Red Hood is the first step in the last phase of the sting. Cue a million tense Jaytim interactions in which Tim is legitimately trying to take Red Hood down and Jason desperately tries to shake him so that he doesn't do anything that forces Jason to blow his cover. There is at least one 'tugged into a tight space to hide them both from the actual bad guys, "wait, did you just HELP me...?" "Think whatever you want, babybird"' interaction because I am a slut for the first sprinkles of a redemption arc that is rife with UST fufufu)

[ladyadaine]

Queen Chappell of House Roan, first of Her name.

[black-arcana]

Within Temptation ➢ Raise Your Banner Worlds Collide Tour (Live at Amsterdam 2022)

[masterandapprentice]

Arrow McLaren

So proud of my boy Pato! ❤️ 🥹

[shanmthebrave]

AzuLeo Playlistttt!!! 🩷❤️☕️✨

These are just a few songs that I thought would fit their vibe! Please do comment on what other songs would fit this ship!

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Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter (reference to how they love coffee/lyrics basically explain their relationship haha)

We can’t be friends - Ariana Grande (reference to them being in opposing sides in the main story/the fact that Azu is a celebrity…hope it makes sense!)

Closer - The Chainsmokers (we needed a romance song here haha)

Like I Do - J. Tajor sunkis cover (another romance song that has a chill beat and just hear the lyrics and it once again describes their relationship in a nutshell 🤭🩷)

Still into you - Paramore (my head canon that Leo, even after realizing Azu sided with G-Corp, forgives her and develops feelings)

Moshi Moshi - (feat. 百足) · Nozomi Kitay (more romance songsss!!! also see the English lyrics hehe, it describes their relationship!!! This song is legit the headcanon that Azu might be starting to develop feelings for Leo…hehehehe)

Currently writing a fanfic of these two coffee lovers, this time it will be on AO3! I will make an announcement when it’s ready, and I will also be editing, too!

[darkangel1791]

MALEC

is

Matthew Daddario as Alec Lightwood

Harry Shum Jr as Magnus Bane

Crazy Chemistry

and

All of their fans, 50% of which only watched Shadowhunters for them

[izar-tarazed]

... This is decidedly not the kind of ride Izar expected, but she won't complain. They're rather friendly and the view is great, too.

[wildaboutmnhockey]

If we're keeping The Actual Pile of Trash around I 100% am picking a new team for this season

[akumanoken]

Business post!

Bonjour my friends!! Things have updated so you know what that means!! I am throwing caution to the wind and doing these businesses full time now, but it is nothing without you guy's support. For everyone who has been with me and supported me through this whole ordeal thanks so much it means the world.

Designing Daffodils is now on ko-fi on an official basis!!

https://ko-fi.com/designingdaffodils

Commissions and digital products are available on the page, with more to come as time goes by. This is in junction with my Etsy store that I sell my stickers and bookmarks.

designingdaffodils.etsy.com

I'll say it again, having you guys cheer me on has meant the world. Please do me a favor and even if you can't buy or toss anything my way, to simply share this and get the word out would mean everything.