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Prompt: It's the year 2200 and pigs are flying. Human's regret that creation.

“Who even thought this was a good idea,” Rowan griped, setting up his position. “Flying pigs was an idiom, not a bloody challenge.”

“Would you shut up and hurry already? Your griping’s gonna scare it off.”

Huffing, Rowan settled into his spot on a knoll, sliding the scope into place. “Just saying,” he continued, adjusting the sight. “It would’ve made this a whole lot easier if they hadn’t created these damn things, ‘accidentally’ set them loose, and let them get out of control. They’re pigs, exactly what did they expect.”

“Just aim the damn gun, Rowan,” Zayden groaned.

Rowan did so, lining up the shot. “Ain’t useful either, they’re just a waste of biological research-”

“For the love of God, shut up,” Zayden hissed. “Or I swear, I’ll tell Pa exactly why the damn flying pig destroying his crops got away.”

“Yeah, yeah…” Rowan easily took the shot, hitting his target. Standing, he brushed dead grass off his shirt. “It couldn’t hear us, so it wasn’t getting away.”

“…Jerk.”

“Love you too.”

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The one, the only...

*…I dunno**I guess this works*

“Bandua’s Curse?” Berin raised an eyebrow, not at all impressed with the choice of name. He wasn’t even sure how the topic of the ship’s name came up.

“The one and only,” Captain Correnten grinned; skies, he looked proud.

“That’s a terrible name for a ship.”

“Shut up, it’s a beautiful name for a beautiful ship. The Intrepid is a terrible name.”

Berin rolled his eyes, ignoring the jab at his own ship. “Curses don’t exist, it’s not intimidating, let alone poetic.”

The Captain snorted. “You don’t believe curses are real?”

“No. I don’t.” Lie. Berin knew that, but he would never admit it. Especially not to himself.

Laughing, Correnten shook his head. “You’ve obviously been sheltered.”

“Can’t say I’d be surprised if you’ve been cursed, but I highly doubt it. They don’t exist.”

Correnten paused, irritating grin still stuck on his face. “Maybe I should have a curse put on you, then, see how much you believe after that.”

“How flattering, going to all that trouble for nothing.” Berin did his best to not let that statement bother him. After all, why should it. Curses didn’t exist, no matter what anyone said.

“I wouldn’t say it’s for nothing.”

“Right, it proves how much of an ass you are.”

There was the smug sort of look on the Captain’s face indicating Berin would regret his words, his disbelief. Be proven wrong. Except he refused to. He would not be intimidated by words, by this man. He would not.

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Rock, paper, or scissors?

Rock.

The Rock.

Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson

Rocky Road

Rock and Roll

As dumb as a box of rocks

Hard as a rock

Jailhouse Rock

Off your rocker

On the rocks

Rock Around the Clock

Rock-a-bye

Rock bottom

Rock on

Rock solid

Rock the vote

Rock your world

Rock the boat

The Dome of the Rock

“Rocking horse people” (Lucy in the Sky)

Rock candy

Steady as a rock

Giant rocks

Small rocks

Rocks that fall off other rocks

Landslides that make you wonder where is your paper now.

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How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

I’ve tried several times to find out how many, so I’m sticking to the answer of three like that commercial with the owl; seems like a legit source of information, with the creepy eyes… graduation cap…

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Why

*if you’re referring to me, I have literally no idea**also the hammock thing was stupid, I was outside and everything was great then suddenly FWOOP and I was on the grass. Spine hit a rock. It hurt.*

*have a thing that sorta fits this theme*

No one was sure where he’d been. Rowan least of all; he didn’t even remember the past three days, and when questioned, all he could do was shrug. They didn’t question after that. As the head spy, Rowan’s missions were often secret. He rarely, if ever, talked about them. So why could he not remember… it was abnormal. He always did, good or bad. Better or worse, he knew what he’d done… and that’s what was off. A giant, gaping blackness where three days should have been, not a single written word in his journal explaining the injuries on him, let alone the noticeable nothing.

That was even more abnormal. It had become a habit to write things down, important things… things that could get him a one-way ticket to being labeled as a traitor. That was suddenly no longer as much of a problem. It was what happened during the time he didn’t remember; had he said something? Had he been found out? If there was even a hint of him being a double agent…

He had to stop, play that off. If he looked guilty, he’d most certainly be questioned more. It was business as usual unless he found otherwise.

There was a terrifying sort of gleam in the Boulder’s eye the rest of the week. Rowan could only guess why.

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...All of them. Por favor.

*cracks knuckles*

1. The real reason I’m confused is a question that no one thinks about; why does Charlie the tuna advertise for a tuna commercial. Why is he selling us tuna. Why is no one bothered by this.

2. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten good morning texts; but on everyone else’s behalf, this is probably a wise thing.

3. I would only care if they smoked pot instead of doing anything else, like why am I paying for your vices, I’ve got my own to worry over, why am I involved

4. Not particularly, especially if the other is a stranger. Or if the other starts questioning me about god at four in the morning and there’s no one else around

5. Organizing a shit-ton of prompts

6. Nobody; I would not be drunk or lost walking down a road. I don’t drink. I don’t get lost. That is not me. Run.

7. Heaven help the hapless soul who cheats on me, for I have no mercy. And heaven’s the only thing that’s gonna save them.

8. Not particularly, but I’ve been told we have similar personalities

9. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha, no

10. Abient-wise: the thunderstorm that’s going to roll through. Music-wise: Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack

11. I feel like this is a trick question… so I will give a trick answer. Water, because you can make nearly every liquid drink known to mankind, and the question never specified whether or not you can add things to the liquid.

12. I’ll let you know when I’ve had one; probably wouldn’t care, I get random bruises already

13. Usually around 4am… don’t judge me, 4am is the best time for stuff

14. Uhhh… no, actually, thank goodness

15. I can text fast with one hand. I can text fast with the other. Ironically, I trip myself up when using both hands at the same time

16. I have the annoying habit of trying to answer /everything/, even if it’s ridiculous and doesn’t need an answer, so yes. Just don’t expect it the same day

17. Nope, I don’t think I’ve ever fallen hard for anyone, actually… so can’t hate them *shrugs*

18. Last night, 1 in the morning

19. Yes. 

20. “I bet if I just finish this sentence, I’ll be able to quickly finish this smut piece tomorrow at some point…”

21. I certainly hope there’s no one in this room with me right now

22. No, what, that’d be ridiculous *nervous laughter*

23. I was still doing school, so no, not happier at all. I will only be happy when my mortal enemy is defeated.

24. *the magic conch says* try asking later

25. Uhh, yes, but because of characters. And stuff. You know the stuff. You know why.

26. Black like the void

27. Nope. If they do, I just keep walking, because who are they. How did they find me.

28. …Actually, all my characters are listening to me for a change, this is incredible; it’s a miracle!

29. Absolutely

30. Not really, mainly cause I’ve never kissed anyone. And if I had, there’s a reason they’re my ex. Go right ahead.

31. A family member, about going to IHop this morning; I got chocolate pancakes.

32. Nobody specific, really… okay, I take that back, Tom and Rodrick because they deserve to be hated

33. Nope, unless you count platonic kisses, in which case yes

34. Do I get points if I make up a birthday?

35. According to my horrible math skills, 337 days

36. Um… summer school… vacation in August… I don’t have a summer

37. Yep, but I don’t talk to them as often anymore

38. I am definitely keeping something, but only cause it’s not done yet

39. Possibly, if I could be bothered to remember it

40. See, the great thing about never kissing anyone before is I don’t have to regret a damn thing

41. In certain cases; but if they’re both consenting adults, who cares

42. Available for what? For hire? For dating? For the third Wednesday of October? Yes, I suppose, and no, in that order.

43. Ummm… define “real strong feelings” because I’d argue no…

44. First, I would question why I had to get one; second, I’d probably get a second ear piercing on my left ear. Or third. Why not.

45. Yes, but it depends on the exes

46. I have no regrets; even if I did have any regrets, I can’t have regrets

47. “If I could just sit down and focus, I could get a lot more done” “Don’t be ridiculous, we both know you can’t focus that long anymore, you’d get distracted by literally any passing thought or noise” “But-” “Just sit your butt down and draw, it’s the only thing you can do that you won’t be distracted while doing”

48. I lost one at 7 because we moved; after that, I only lost fake friends, and I‘m okay with losing those

49. I should actually go and kiss someone, that’ll show you

50. Because I told myself to not get into another relationship right now; also because what is “like” and how does this emotion thing work

51. How many questions can there be about kissing?

52. THERE’S ANOTHER ONE :O Nope, I don’t

53. Kit-kats

54. I complimented myself for getting out of bed at a reasonable time, so yes

55. Dude, I wish I knew. Out of the many options, I hope it’s Disney… or Pompeii…

56. I own several foreign coins, a Japanese-made doll, and a few other things from Hawaii and Alaska; yes I know they’re not other countries; but they’re far enough away to be

57. Hmm… at the moment, mostly girls?

58. Texas, it’s the longest place I’ve lived to date; not by much, only slightly

59. A couple months ago, to an optometrist

60. Nope, should I?

61. I watched other people do it and laughed at them, but nope

62. Family members…?

63. In general: The Emperor’s New Groove. At theaters: Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Go watch it.

64. No clue, I’ll ask when I have a boyfriend/girlfriend

65. Uhhh… zero I think?

66. Nope

67. Heck no, I want to live to see graduation

68. No, summer lasts way too long and it’s /hot/. It’s hot right now. There’s no wind, it’s so humid, there’s sun; the only good thing about this is there are regular thunderstorms, but it’s /too hot/.

69. Short and sarcastic

70. Monogamous, I tend to have jealousy issues, so for the safety of human-kind…

71. Not yet, but who knows what will happen

72. Writing about it is fun

73. I can’t even flirt, what the-

74. Coyote take opportunity; coyote see no opportunity, so coyote take none

75. Eyes? Eyes. Yes. Or hair. Maybe. I don’t know. WHy are you asking me this-

76. Mah best friend

77. Does writing about this count? Dude, I won’t even kiss someone I’ve known for less than an hour

78. Again, same answer as above

79. My OTPs doing cute stuff together

80. Sure, kids are great

81. Yerp, once

82. No. What crush. I’ve never seen that crush before in my life. You can’t prove anything, and if you can, you won’t be able to hide

83. Uhhh… what? No.

84. I’ve literally never slow-danced in my life

85. Like fake dating? No, but I’ve considered it a few times

86. Books and chocolate

87. Taurus

88. Eating chocolate covered nuts, blissfully unaware I would be spending the next eight hours binge-watching Series of Unfortunate Events

89. Absolutely; I bake too, I just hate cleaning up afterwards

90. Nope. “I never look back, darling, it distracts from the now”

91. 100% no; I’ll take life as it comes, but I’m definitely not wishing to be in a relationship

92. I don’t really date… mostly monogamous relationships for the time being, but if it were just a one time date thing, sounds like fun; no strings

93. Interest in what? Like shiny things? I love shiny things, especially colorful shiny things… or things that make nice chimey sounds and are shiny and colorful… what were we talking about?

94. The power to punch people over the internet, a fairy to write for me when writer’s block strikes, a button to stop time so I can get enough sleep, and money so I can go places/visit people

95. I don’t even like playing board games, let alone people

96. I kissed two books in one day; I hope they don’t find out

97. If sarcasm counts as teasing, then yes; if not, I can’t help you

98. Nope, but I haven’t to meet Tumblreans, so…

99. No? Well maybe. Sort of. I don’t know. Probably not by conventional standards.

100. No clue, will there be breadsticks… *coughs*

101. Hugs? Wait, how well do I know this person

102. No, just too weird

103. “Nice t-shirt”

104. Umm… raises eyebrows, but is preferable to “doll”… I guess it’s cute?

105. No. Nope. Not happening. Doesn’t matter the sex appeal, not getting into that mess. Pretty obvious what they’re looking for.

106. I don’t even know when people are flirting with me

107. Make out scene between Berin and Correnten; good times…

108. Nope

109. Well I haven’t, but the same doesn’t go for my characters

110. I have a list, but I’m not talking. You can’t make me talk. Ahahahaha!

111. Who /really/ knows who they’re kissing next…

112. No clue, but if I did and they were hinting, I probably still wouldn’t know

113. Maybe? What are you, the FB-

114. Serious relationships, I guess.

115. Nope, haven’t; might happen, I dunno, haven’t gotten that far yet

116. Does anyone really know the answer to that question?

117. Dunno the question, but: Let’s sit around the campfire and sing the campfire song

the C A M P F I R E S O N G song

and if you don’t think that we can’t sing it faster, then you’re wrong

but it would help if you just sing along

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Superhero AU, Berin and Correnten. Correnten needing Berin's rescue.

So this took way too long to decide on, but there were just way too many possibilities and I couldn’t figure what the heck to do with it, but oh well. It was not supposed to be this long, but. Here we go:

Correnten’s a superhero; secret identity, superpowers, villainous to fight, the works. It’s awkward trying to balance hero-ing out with his “normal” job (owner of a bakery or two, gives him slightly more flexibility with schedule), but he manages. And also manages to drive away quite a few people - mainly love interests - because of odd hours, random injuries, and why-the-hell-are-you-sleeping-it’s-3pm

Berin, on the other hand, does not get involved with superhero/villain antics for a myriad of reasons, one of them involving an incident where the building he was working in was partially destroyed in a battle between a superhero and villain. Sure, he’s an empath, but that’s not incredibly useful… Besides, he has a dog and two jobs to worry about, part-time editor at his parent’s company and the late shift at the diner nearest his home.

Correnten definitely does not go those extra few blocks just to get a coffee from that particular diner before his “shift” with the night watch begins. Absolutely not, because it’d be completely ridiculous to do such a thing just to talk to that one sweet guy who’s somehow always wearing a smile and ready with a joke or comment to cheer up even the most stubborn customer. Either way, relationships don’t work as far as Correnten’s concerned, so he keeps his distance. Sort of.

Then one night while Berin’s walking home (after a very active night, villain-wise; just another normal night), he hears someone weakly calling for help from an old, empty building. Since it’s pretty late and no one else is really out, Berin decides to investigate on his own. He does not expect to see a very injured definitely-not-Correnten superhero barely still conscious after a villain’s particularly successful scheme. With only slight hesitation and lack of a better idea, Berin helps not-Correnten to his apartment.

Which means Correnten wakes up with a dog on him in his crush’s apartment and probably freaks out slightly (waking up Berin, who was sleeping in a nearby chair) until he realizes he’s still masked and in costume. It’s a battle between embarrassing and not, but Berin’s super nice about it, so it’s not a huge deal. Once he’s able (i.e. Berin checks his injuries and forces him to eat something), Correnten leaves for home to clean up/change, tries to decide whether or not to even go to the diner that evening because of what happened.

He ends up going, just to say thanks to Berin and is kinda surprised to find Berin’s not there; he was probably seen helping Correnten, ergo suddenly important in a huge scheme to get Correnten out of the way. Because villains or something, they figure stuff out. However, Correnten doesn’t know any of this and assumes it had something to do with the previous night, cause maybe it wasn’t okay and is kinda upset about that, but he’s got work to do so he can’t dwell on it too much. Not like they were a thing anyway.

So he’s just a tad shocked and taken aback when his arch-nemesis shows up and uses a very confused, if just a bit terrified, Berin as leverage to get Correnten to do whatever they want. And it works, even though the pit of rabid hamsters is just a bit overkill.

After the villain goes off to wreak chaos, as usual, Correnten starts rambling while trying to figure a way outta their current situation, save the day, that sort of thing, Berin manages to get free of his restraints and then works on getting Correnten free before the lackeys figure out what’s going on. They figure out right after Correnten’s freed, so there’s a whole fight, day’s saved and everything.

They end up hanging out afterwards at Berin’s apartment with some hot chocolate and talking about stuff because Correnten pretends he’s making sure Berin’s alright. Lots of pretending. Berin sees through it.

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Could you live as a hermit?

If hermits are allowed to use internet, then yeah, probably could

I could not live as a hermit crab. I don’t like crabs… they have those freaky little eyes and crawl around and have claws that could take off your finger and sometimes they have knives… maybe that’s a tangent, but it’s still a valid fear.

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Which of the seven dwarfs are most like you?

Grumpy, hands down. Last to admit to feelings, but first to go on a manhunt for anyone who’s trying to hurt my peoples. I just dunno if I can pull off that beard…

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Cake or pie?

Yes.

Unless it’s chicken pot pie, in which case cake wins. Nobody puts peas or that nasty sauce stuff in cake. Or cooked carrots… how do people even like chicken pot pie, what is the reason?!

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Cheeseburgers or hamburgers?

Cheeseburgers, and nothing beats cheddar

Especially sharp cheddar, with bacon and homemade pickles

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What is your favorite day of the week?

Friday or Saturday because they feel like victory

Or any day I get pancakes for dinner, because pancakes are awesome… they’re just as effective a cure for mediocrity as self-indulgent AU writing

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Would you ever dye your hair? If so what color?

I honestly love this question…

I would totally dye my hair (and will at some point in time), and I haven’t really decided on color so it’ll probably end up being the first box I pick up… hopefully it’s something really colorful and fun :D

Like green or blue or red… maybe I should get more than one box and mix colors, I dunno yet

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Do you like parmesan on your spaghetti or no?

Noooooo, no parmesan… sacrilege

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Give me a fact about anything on your mind.

Futuristic spaceships suck because they don’t have seats you can strap yourself into, so unless you’ve got a robotic arm like a certain character ‘o mine (the reference will become clear later), then you’re most likely thrown around the cabin while the pilot tries to evade whatever bad guys are chasing you down.

The few ships that do have seats that characters can strap themselves into make sense, but are the crappiest-looking designs, so it seems you only get either beauty or functionality in the future…

So to make things simpler, I made both the design and functionality crappy in the future, and the people in the ships have taken to forming themselves into human nets and bracing each other against the walls.

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What do you put on toast?

I’d French the toast, and put strawberries and powdered sugar on it :D

But I mean regular toast, strawberry jam or (rarely) the unholiest of unholies, peanut butter. Unless it’s sourdough bread… that’s perfect with just butter…