#seeking answers (ask)

[just-null]

Do you ever do requests? If so, do you ever plan on drawing some Yandere with the Hantengu clones? :D hope you have a good day/night!!!

Mentioning an unfamiliar name

yes!! I love yanderes.. and these guys.. these guys are such good material...... nods nods..

I'm not sure about requests..I assume you mean drawing requests? I suppose if it REALLY catches my interest enough, I'd do it, but it'd probably just be line art/sketches.

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

with Luo Qingyang and Lou Binghe having the same last name I got start thinking of an au: like what if lbh was her little brother

tho what's funnier lbh in the mdzs universe or that means tlj is lou qingyangs dad in that au

I wanted to give this a genuine answer but I kept getting distracted by Lou Binghe...so...yeah.

[bonefall]

Clan Culture Illustrations

So I've been mentioning this in passing, and I think now is a good time to start collecting info from people who are interested!

I'm seeking artists who want to draw stuff for my Clan Culture series.

I often write very large guides for things like tools, ecology, medicine and treatments, etc, which then get held up by the fact that they're big blocks of text without any fun pictures. I usually collaborate with friends and family, but I could put out more quicker if I had some artists on standby.

If you're an artist who would be interested in illustrating, here's the details;

Everything I make on this blog is tailored towards WC fans, but free for anyone to use and reference for their xenofiction worldbuilding projects. You do not have to be intimately familiar with the Warrior Cats books. This offer's open to anyone above 18.

Fans of Better Bones are preferred, because Clan Culture and BB often intersect. I might ask for help with some BB stuff at some point, too. (for example i have a guide on types of StarClan spirits that needs illustration)

To re-iterate, please only inquire if you're 18+

Price range is 20 - 50 USD and turnaround time can be up to 6 months if you just keep me updated. (I am sorry that I can't offer a higher price for these, but this is coming from my own pocket. In return, this is meant to be low pressure)

Half payment upfront, the rest after completion.

I will never "assign" you a surprise mystery topic (unless you ask for that I guess?), I'll either present you with a list of posts that need illustration (yes this means you get to read stuff early), OR float some ideas that play to your strengths and interests. (for example: if I'm approached by Spider-Enjoyer-9000 who's willing to draw a ridiculous number of spiders, I will draft, write, and research a Clanmew Expansion in the style of Deer and Co or Moths and Butterflies.)

Either way, there's usually a lot of creative freedom here unless I need a specific technical drawing, which I will discuss with you and provide references for. (As an example, if we were talking about a post on declawing, I might ask for you to illustrate the muscles within the paw.)

The nature of Clan Culture means you will probably be asked to draw plants, food, objects, and/or scenery

Still interested?

I'm hoping to make a personal "list" of people I can call on, so send me your commissions info or details in a DM, an ask, a reply to this post, or anything else you'd like. Tell me about stuff you like drawing, topics you're interested in, if you can draw backgrounds, etc

Also, please tell include in that message if you're comfortable with illustrating these particular sensitive topics. These are opt-in only;

Medical Gore (Woundcare, stitching, blood, vomit, urine, parasites and bug bites, etc.)

Reproductive Care (Abortion, birth, pyometria, inducing lactation, possible revamp of the HRT guide including simple surgeries, etc)

Hunting and Butchery (Humane killing of prey, skinning, disembowelment, cutting meat, making sausage and blood pudding, etc)

Funerals and Animal Death (Sad kitties, dead battle cats, scavengers and grave desecration, tombs and burial rituals, concealing decay, etc.)

The end art will always stay tasteful, but I might need to give you references in the form of real images or tutorials that might be upsetting if you're sensitive to these topics-- so it's important to me that I consider those four things "opt-in."

I have plenty of other posts that need illustration, it's just a huge plus if you're able to do these too.

(You should also mention any other specific triggers or phobias you have, so I don't unwittingly come at you with something else upsetting)

"I still have questions!"

Putting a big list of answers beneath the cut;

"Would everything have to be colored?"

Nope, as long as there's pictures to break up the text, you can do sketches, black and white, flat colors, only put color in the header, etc. We'll discuss expectations with the post in front of us, and then agree on price.

I have ONE requirement; it's gotta look good on Tumblr darkmode. Because I use Dark Reader.

"Do you have a Discord?"

I do, I just try to be exclusive with who I give it to! When we're discussing details, we'll probably move over there if you'd like. This is a reason why I only want to work with 18+ artists, I'm not always SFW on main.

"Can we do an entry together about (specific topic)?"

Probably yes, so feel free to ask! The worst that will happen is that I say no, or maybe later. For example, I've got a post on Sweetness Tolerance reserved for my partner (they like to draw sweets), so I would say no if you asked.

Just keep in mind that researching, outlining, and writing is unpaid labor I'm doing completely for free. I have posts mostly done that just need art, and topics I've done some research on. Please only ask for special collaborations from scratch if you're serious 🙏

"Does it have to be digital?"

You'd have to have a WILD idea for me to say yes to anything non-digital, but I am a queer of whimsy. If you can whimsify me with an idea, hell yeah.

"Will I be compensated if you need any changes?"

Yes. If I spring anything on you after the details we agree on, I will first ask you, then ask how much that change would cost, and then compensate you for it.

As fair warning though, I am trying to stay within a budget and writing the posts themselves is unpaid work I do (plus occasional helping hands during research stages, I consulted a friend who is an irl wetlands expert for ShadowClan's environment). I can't pay more than what we agree on.

"Can I link my info in the post?"

Yes. "Guest Artist" is going to be named in the opening paragraphs, along with any fundraiser, shop info, carrd, etc, you want there.

"Boosty?"

Yea I got Boosty. Paypal, too.

"I have some other question about pricing"

Feel free to ask, but my hard budget is 20$ - 50$ US. Please only inquire if you're willing to charge within that range.

"What if I'd do it free or I want to do this anonymously?"

I'll donate to a charity of your choice and link to it in the post. If you have no charity preference, I will link to RAINN, Anera, or The Trevor Project.

(Naturally this comes with an anti-ghoul caveat or two. If you try to get me to donate to something like Autism Speaks I will rotate every bone in your body by 45 degrees.)

"I like checklists, can you give me a checklist of info you want in a DM?"

Sure!

Your info; socials, carrd, shop, etc

General interests and strengths. Stuff you'd love to work on, or have insight to. If you like fishing or drawing bugs, I want to know that. If you particularly want to practice flowers, tell me. Be as detailed as you want so I can pair you with a relevant subject!

Your examples

General asking price (or charity)

Which, if any, of the four Opt-In Subjects you're opting in for.

Anything else I should know (triggers, phobias, things you dislike drawing, if schooling or disability means you need a particularly long turnaround time, etc)

[the-crooked-library]

the most annoying part of the social media response to Nosferatu (2024) is having to deal with the same tired, recycled, boring discourse that we’ve ALREADY HAD about Interview With The Vampire (2022-), Hannibal (2013-2015), The Phantom of the Opera (2004 film and previously stage), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2001), IWTV (1994 film) -

like, I’m going to say this from the bottom of my heart: if what you want in your heart is a wholesome sweet monster romance, The Shape of Water (2017) is right there and delightful. You do not have to force yourself to engage with gothic/horror media that you know you won’t enjoy - and doing so on purpose in order to demonize it, ignore all inherent nuance of the genre in favour of severely reductionist virtue signalling takes, and pearl-clutch about the people who did like the story is deeply, severely unhealthy. there are other things out there for you, and this is not one of them

[youngpettyqueen]

I know the decision to have Julian's parents have him augmented was made on the fly but imo its pretty obvious from early on that Julian has Family Issues because he avoids talking about his family like the plague and I think they should've incorporated this into the Julian and Sisko dynamic right from early on because I think it would've made for some really compelling stories and moments and could've set up a REALLY interesting Julian and Jake dynamic which they kinda started to do but never fully went for

[save-the-villainous-cat]

a touch starved hero x a flirty villain who teases them about how they lean into their touch 😈 (ps. this is the first ask I've sent you, may I be 🍒 anon? if that's taken then 🍇 or 🧋? lmk <3)

“This doesn’t seem appropriate,” the villain whispered. Although the content of their words might have suggested otherwise, they weren’t concerned. At least, that’s what their smirk told the hero.

“Am I a shitty hero for saying I don’t care about that?” They leaned down to let their lips ghost over the villain’s neck. In a sense, it was warfare. They wanted the villain to make the first real move, so the hero could say later that it wasn’t their fault. That they had been seduced. That it hadn’t been them, the hero, who had wanted to sleep with the enemy.

They needed that kind of excuse, they needed to play dirty because, simply put, this was getting ridiculous. Their constant dreams and their stupid thoughts got in the way of everything. Whatever the villain had done to them, they needed them to finish it.

“Nah. It makes you quite attractive actually,” the villain said. Their hand found the hero’s lower back and they pushed gently, trying to get the hero to sit on their hips. Eventually, the hero did sit down but they wanted to be more provocative. They wanted the villain to actually start. “I just wish this could be more romantic.”

“I didn’t know you’re a romantic.”

“Well…” Instead of going further down the hero’s spine, the villain’s finger went up and stopped at their shoulder blades. The hero wanted to curse.

It wasn’t right, they knew that. They weren’t supposed to be attracted to their nemesis. They had hoped they could sleep with them once and get it out of their system, but fate didn’t seem to be that kind.

In reality, they had hoped some flaw in the villain could make them back off and lose all their feelings for them. But there was nothing.

The hero didn’t understand.

“…it’s our first time. I would have loved to take you out to dinner first.”

The villain hummed when they pulled the hero against their chest. It definitely came closer to satisfying the hero. They were lying on top of the villain completely now.

Admittedly, they were probably as red as a tomato. Their face was hot and their pulse was going crazy. They needed more.

They needed to touch the villain.

“Some quickie after a gala…” the villain said as their gaze dropped to the hero’s lips, “…that’s not really what you deserve.”

“Oh…”

“Hmm.” The villain combed through the hero’s hair with their fingers. Their other hand gently traced the little veins in their wrist. “Or am I wrong?”

“Please, just…” The hero couldn’t help but lean against the villain’s hand when it traveled from their neck to their face.

How was the villain so warm? How were they so soft? It didn’t make sense. They were supposed to be a source of chaos, a violent and cruel person…

“I wish you could come closer but I’m afraid there isn’t much space left,” the villain said. Their voice was suggestive enough to embarrass the hero.

Because, sadly, this close wasn’t close enough.

“If you have any solutions to that, I’d be grateful if you could guide me.” And then, the villain laughed.

“Oh, no, sweetheart. We’re not gonna play like that. I know what you’re doing. If you want me to do anything tonight, you have to initiate.” Again, their eyes dropped to the hero’s lips and the hero could’ve cursed them.

“You’re evil.”

“You’ve been all over me tonight. Touching my back all the time? My forearms? Trying to hold my hand? You clearly want me. Now take me.” The hero was fully aware of their burning face. They could barely keep eye contact. On the other hand, the villain seemed totally relaxed, completely calm.

“…did you mean that? That you would’ve liked to take me out to dinner?”

“That’s what you’re worried about?” the villain asked.

“I thought all I wanted was to sleep with you. But maybe it’s more. Oh fuck.” The hero sat up on the villain’s hips. Maybe this was more. Maybe they couldn’t just sleep with the villain and call it a day.

What a stupid, stupid thing.

“Listen.” The villain rubbed the hero’s thigh. “If you want this tonight, you kiss me first and I oblige. If you want to go out first, I’m free tomorrow. It’s your call.”

“Is this some game?” the hero asked.

“Maybe.” They smiled. “You have to find out for yourself, I suppose.”

Stupidly, the hero had never been this attracted to anyone.

[cjlouwho]

I know people have rudely asked what you do for work but I’m honestly so curious because you are quite the delight!

I work from home as an ESL teacher. Choose my own schedule and work weird hours because, well, the kids and adults are all over the world. Sometimes I’m just grading papers too so I can do that whenever.

[ae-cha08]

[muffinlance]

Hi!

I'm so sorry to bother you, but I'm looking for advice. I know that Salvage is a super popular fic (As it should be) but have you ever had anyone reach out and ask to read it YouTube? If so, how did you respond? Or how would you respond?

Yeeeah at this point I'd say no. There's a perfectly good podfic already linked on the fic. Anyone trying to put it on YouTube would likely be doing it to monetize/"get numbers" rather than because they actually cared about making a reading available to the people who use them.

[sparklykat-hideoutenthusiast]

for the ask game:

(36) what colour shirt are you wearing?

(43) do you have strange dreams? (47) if I handed you a concert ticket right now, who would you want the performer to be? (40) do you have any obsessions right now?

:D

:O

(36): I'm wearing a black shirt! :D

(43): YES. my dreams are so weird- some of them are kinda like prophecies lol :3

(47): I don't know...I don't go to concerts very often or know that many names of music artists -w-

Probably jazz emu on YouTube (I think that's his name on YouTube) if I had to choose tho lol :3

(40): I think I finally figured out what it is actually- it's gnomes, cows (figures, toys, stuffed animals, any kind), and cats of any form as well but mostly in my art and irl cats :3

Thank you for the questions and sorry for responding late! The stupid post limit has gotten me in shackles again :(

[foursaints]

saints i feel like it’s been so long since you shared your Evan thoughts I feel like I’m losing my grasp of him quick do you think he listens to music or does he sit in silence with his own thoughts

of course he mostly sits in dead silence with his own thoughts, anon…

don’t lose sight of him!! he’s sitting right over there in one of the dusty wicker chairs scattered around rosier manor, with his over-large sleeves pulled over his fingers. he thinks there is a logic to animal behavior (eat or be eaten) that we could all emulate. he bites his fingernails to the quick. he’s an ephebe & an ingenue & a waking nightmare. he looks like a porcelain doll left to decay under a bed. he is nowhere close to being as in control as he would like to be. he’s an overmature child that acts like an adult & an undersocialized adult who is as ignorant with other people as a child… he doesn’t eat enough. he peels off his bloody surgical gloves & goes to bed without showering for weeks, hair caked in gore. he died in a fucking duel!!!!!

[i-seek-solitude]

10, 30 and 64 😊

10. What is the hottest thing someone has ever done with you in bed? 

Ok I have two: first was my best and most strictly-submissive experience. I'm very switchy but this partner was exploring being more dominant. So one night I just, gave myself fully over to them. Tied me to the bed, poured wax on me, stepped on me, some non-contact but threatening knife play. I was blindfolded the whole time and they just wanted to play with and taste and touch and tear every inch of me. Divine, to be used that way I think.

Two - this friend and I, after months of dating separate people but just before they had to leave the state, had a week where we'd just confessed feelings for each other and just had a wonderful whirlwind romance before we had to part ways. They were very submissive and flexible and came very often. There was something about they way they wrapped me in their legs, forehead beaded with sweat, face burnt red from the effort, begging and praying for more through sweat and tears that I think will stick with me a long time.

30. How do you feel about threesomes? Have you ever had one, and if not, would you ever have one?

I've had two! Honestly? Im not sure I've had the right ones. I see a lot of the appeal and I'm so open to having a good threesome, but both have been with people I didn't know all that well at the time, and I'd reallllly like to play with two partners who I know and trust and feel safe with. Logistically challenging, but I think the door is open for the future

64. Are you noisy?

Oh yeah. There's a breathing thing I've learned I do when thrusting that I also do when lifting weights. Kind of a wide-lipped whistle, a forceful exhale from the exertion. It's. A lot. And it's, I've been told, very hot. Lots of grunts, lots of growls

I also adore giving oral and babygirl I looooove moaning into a pussy or a dick

Thanks for playin 💚

[ayyy-imma-ninja]

Would the sk brothers help the child hide from their parents (they’re playing hide and seek) or help the parent hide from their child (or secretly help the child find their parents)?

Just something wholesome

oh they'd definitely help the kids hide more

Moon knows all the best spots and would helps the kiddos with them.

Sun would make it a little silly and hide a child under his sweater if they were small enough.

[paimonial-rage]

Ask meme - 6 and 9 for the dragon men (zhongli and neuvillette) please!

This took so long I am so sorry, but here we go!

[Character Analysis Ask Meme]

What is Neuvillette's biggest insecurity?

Neuvillette’s biggest insecurity is not something he's ever tried to hide. Anyone that has spent enough time with the Iudex has probably heard him mention it before. Simply put, Neuvillette doesn't understand the emotions of humans very well. He never has and sometimes he doubts if he ever will? How many times has this flaw of his costed him dearly in the past? How many mistakes has he made? And how many are there yet to come? How he dreads the thought.

What can’t you trust [Neuvillette] with?

To chase after you - Iudex Neuvillette is many things—polite, kind, intelligent—but he is not a man without faults. Only a few know him well enough to realize he holds many regrets upon his shoulders, majority that were never his burden alone to bear. Should you ever become the source of one of these regrets, you can surely expect to know. With somber eyes and a weight upon his shoulders, he will apologize to you. But don’t expect anymore than that. Not understanding human emotions is not only his weakness, but a prison. He will not attempt to make things up to you nor will he try to make things how they used to be. You’re best off where he can hurt you no more, even if that means he will be left alone to the rain.

What is Zhongli's biggest insecurity?

Who knows lol.

What can’t you trust Zhongli with?

With mora - As knowledgeable and talented Zhongli is with many things, it is a surprise to many to hear that businessmen don’t exactly enjoy making deals with him. How can they when contract discussions always leave them with the [shorter end of the stick]? How many [unforeseen business expenses] do they end up incurring in such a short amount of time? In the end, they always lose more than they gained. What they don’t know is this unfortunate occurrence happens with any Mora dealings with the man. But what can you expect for someone that, by contract, has the Traveler liable for all expenses during his outings with them? It's simply best to leave all matters of mora out of any relationships with him.

With your heart - If there's one thing true about Zhongli, it's that, while he may withhold the truth, he does not lie. So when he speaks of a person warmly, they can very well believe his words to be true. That being said, it is important that one does not mistaken his warmth with depth. One cannot simply entrust their heart to him and expect his in return. How could anyone hope to understand the weight of many a millennia, after all? So while the desire may be cute, it'll never be something he would even consider to reciprocate.

[mochiajclayne]

I've been avoiding episode 1115 for an entire month after it was released and despite reading in the manga about what will transpire, I'm still brokenhearted because the guilt of not being able to protect his ship and crew will flood more questions for Law because surviving yet again has got to be a sick joke from some sort of higher power at a certain point. Is it because he's a D that there's a mysterious force compelling him to survive no matter what? Why him, specifically? If an incurable disease and a limited lifespan was not enough to kill him, if his fate was so checkered to the point that he had to bear witness losing his family, his savior, his home, and his nakamas, what's the point of being alive? He has too much love to give and I won't be surprised if he was already introspecting on the idea that he's like a curse bringing the inevitable to his loved ones because his love was doomed to be tragic and unfortunate.

[pigeonstab]

College Au thingy.

What would happen if all of Nightmare's gang were trapped inside together for two to four weeks due to snow blocking all the windows and doors?

I imagine Killer going to either Cross or Horror for comfort because he is not able to ignore his craving for blood as well as he would hope, and when he finally to resist, he'd bite one of them without thinking.

Hahah, well as much as it would be cute for Killer to be seeking comfort in Cross, Cross would be the one that's panicked the most lol.

While I do think Nightmare has precautions for this exact scenario, (living in the north of the US means it's gonna snow he's probably got a full stash of blood at the ready) let's say he doesn't and Killer does start to starve.

He's most likely going to first try to hide it. Act as normal as he can until it's clear it's becoming too much and he'd then try to Isolate himself. Locking himself in his room.

Cross could probably try to get him, he doesn't really get how dangerous his friend is. To him Killer would never be able to hurt him. If he does manage to get in, coaxing Killer into opening the door or breaking it down, yeah it's a free for all. Killer will be at that neck in record speed lol.