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oddthesungod · 3 months ago
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A touch of fey
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jessamine-rose · 3 months ago
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*lovingly tackles Aine*
Read my Yandere! Pierro longfics first ♪( ´▽`)
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Last week, my beloved mutual @ainescribe surprised me with Savior! Darling fan art and AHAI9232@2-!/! CRYING SCREAMING I WANT TO LOOK AT THIS ART AND WORSHIP YOUR VERSION OF SAVIOR THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BLESSING ME WITH YOUR ART—
*clears throat* Anyway, now that I finally have the time to properly sit down and comment on the fan art, I’ll do just that. Feedback will be in the tags and it will be unhinged. Once again, thank you so much to Aine for drawing this <3
#feedback#fan art#ainescribe#AIIINE ;-; once again. thank you so much!! it rlly means a lot to me that you enjoyed my writing and felt inspired to draw this :'>#and as someone who loves fashion and character design. it's so so interesting to analyze your version of savior#there's so much symbolism and visual storytelling in each sketch/ outfit and i shall now proceed to pick apart each detail as best as i can#her snezhnayan fit.....god i love it. it's regal. distinctively snezhnayan. and draws attention to her--and you just know that was pierro's#intention when he dressed her in those garments. IT'S JUST SO...!! savior's wardrobe scrubbed clean of her original culture and preferences#replaced with the foreign garments of her captor's nations.....in line with this. i love how her kokoshnik and khaenri'ahn earrings are big#and attention-grabbing. you can't look at her without taking note of those accessories. it begs the question:: how many times has savior#looked at the mirror after being dressed up in snezhnaya and was unable to recognize her own reflection?? :'>#also shoutout to some details aine shared with me: 1) the face marks are inspired by weeping angels 2) the kokoshnik was traditionally worn#by married noblewomen BUT the veil was normally for unmarried women so savior's outfit can be seen as a form of compliance + rebellion#(though later on in history it became accepted for married women to also wear that veil. also my apologies if what i said is inaccurate)#lastly shoutout to savior's expression!! very poised and mysterious....due to her emotional state or pierro's rules on how to act as his#spouse in public?? we'll never know~ the first drawing hits even harder when you compare it to the next one!! such an interesting contrast~#savior in her plain attire. casual and domestic with a smile on her face....i'm guessing this is her pre-fatui version?? she looks so warm#and friendly. and i can definitely understand why pierro fell for her smile <3#also i fucking love the caption. sorry pierro but you are cursed to be a loser/ simp/ pathetic man in all of my fics and AUs xD#NOW ONTO GODDESS! SAVIOR AAAHHHH!! i love the greek goddess motifs. she looks so regal and awe-inspiring but in a different way from her#snezhnayan attire--archaic. divine. and more suited to her personal style.....yet both versions of her look so painfully isolated :'>#her blank eyes. emotionless face. and veil give me the vibes of a spooky victorian ghost...or would a statue/ portrait be more fitting??#the lack of a necklace is also an interesting design choice given what happens in the fic. and now i realized i forgot to comment on your#version of her snezhnayan necklace oops. similar to the kokoshnik and earrings. the size + grandeur makes it impossible to ignore#that and big jewels = expensive af. ohhh and i love the sparkles on her veil!! pierro rlly spared no expense in dressing up his wifey <3#it's also funny how all of these outfits are similar to my own version in terms of 'savior wore grand clothing during her glory days as a#goddess -> wore simple attire after her decline for practicality and to blend in with humans/ disassociate from her old identity -> is now#dressed in even grander clothing as the harbinger's spouse. but it's used to reinforce her new identity and pierro's control over her'#tldr:: your design is so creative and i can see the effort you put in analyzing her character and depicting her based on your interpretatio#thank you for being my mutual + reader and i hope we can share even more harbinger/darling brainrot in the future :>
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skitskatdacat63 · 1 year ago
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And now a matching Fernando :D
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murfeelee · 1 month ago
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IWTV INSP CC Dump - Simblreen 2024
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This CC file dump includes 40 items and 1 lot (*gasp~!*) for your TS3 vampires with a penchant for being interviewed! I separated the CC into thematic zip files, in case y'all aren't interested in everything.
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IWTV INSP Build Mode Dump:
EA Master Suites Fireplace REDONE (basegame)
Gold Chinoiserie Wallpaper Birds (found under Paint IIRC)
Herringbone Pattern 4 & 5 (found under Wood)
IWTV INSP Buy Mode Dump:
AikeaGuinea Sordid Cassette Tapes SEPARATED (Stackable)
Goblet Decor RECOLORABLE
IWTV S3 INSP Clapperboard Decor
TS4 to TS3 Dining Out Candle Table Light
Vinyl Record Decor (Stackable) V2
IWTV INSP Dubai Wall Art:
IWTV INSP Basquiat Painting
IWTV INSP Marius' Temptation of Amadeo Painting
IWTV INSP Rembrandt Painting
IWTV INSP Transformation Painting
IWTV INSP Lestat CAS Miniset:
Lorandia Rings Male Right REDONE (Only 4)
Simsimi Kimono ACC Unisex (SHEER)
TS4 to TS3 Gramsims Feathers as ACC (SMALLER)
TS4 to TS3 Akasha CAS Miniset:
TS4 to TS3 Akasha Crown ACC
TS4 to TS3 Akasha Dress
IWTV INSP Theatre des Vampires Ads:
IWTV INSP Baby Lulu (AMR Dollhouse Blocks) RETEX (Decor & End Table)
IWTV INSP Lestat Portrait
IWTV INSP Marquee Wall Light
IWTV INSP KHD Morris Column RETEXTURED
IWTV INSP Posters 2
IWTV INSP Posters
IWTV INSP Theatre des Vampires Wall Decal
EA Paving Fan Cobblestone GREY Terrain Paint
TS4 to TS3 Neon Letters VAMPIRES:
Neon Letter V, A, M, P, I, R, E, S (only!)
IWTV INSP Claudia CAS Miniset:
Grue SilkySunflower Mashup Hair
Peggyzone Bag ACC REDONE
IWTV INSP Mods Dump:
All Raw Fish Edible Tuning Mod (REQUIRES Nona's Custom Food Script at MTS)
EA Book Overrides for IWTV
EverlastingGarden_Books as a functional Bookshelf RETEX (IWTV INSP)
IWTV INSP Theatre des Vampires Lot:
IWTV INSP TdV Community Lot (No Visitors Allowed) for Sims 3 > Library folder
+ CC MERGED file (for Sims 3 > Mods > Packages folder)
+ Decor People MERGED file (for Sims 3 > Mods > Packages folder)
(Granthe's OMSP & Buhudain's OMSP Resizers NOT included, but still REQUIRED)
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Enjoy, and Happy Simblreen!
Download (package files) : Mediafire | SimFileShare
Descriptions & preview pics under the cut:
IWTV INSP Build Mode Dump
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I used these in my NOLA 1132 Rue Royale gameplay way back in 2022, and never got around to sharing them, oops.
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IIRC the Chinoiserie Wallpapers are non-recolorable, but come in 2 variations of normal & albino peacocks.
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I forgot what I changed about the Master Suites SP Fireplace. Probably the RGBY channels. Plus it's basegame compatible now.
And ofc you can see the Herringbone patterns, which I love using on floors. Has 3 RBG channels. Found under Wood.
IWTV INSP Buy Mode Dump & Lestat CAS Miniset
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Random CC I've been using:
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I separated & retextured AikeaGuinea's Sordid Cassette Tapes, and made them stackable. IDER which category they're in--use LazyDuchess' Search Mod like god intended!
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"There's a GOBLET on the table!" No worries, it's only decorative & fully recolorable--the "blood" inside is fake. (In that gif you can obvs see the Gramsims Feathers as ACC--tuxedo not included, sorry. Found under Bracelets, Everyday - Outerwear, fully recolorable. And you can also see Lorandia's Rings Male Right, which I redid to only keep 4 of the 8 original rings.)
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The Clapperboard comes in 2 non-recolorable variations.
The decor Vinyl Record is fully recolorable and stackable (variations come with and without the Vampire Lestat VL logo).
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I made Simsimi's Kimono ACC sheer (& unisex). Found under Necklaces, fit/fat morphs, Everyday - Outerwear, fully recolorable.
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The TS4 to TS3 Dining Out Candle Table Light is fully recolorable.
IWTV INSP Dubai Wall Art
Louis' Basquiat painting:
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Marius' Temptation of Amadeo Painting:
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Armand's (stolen) Rembrandt & Louis' Transformation paintings:
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TS4 to TS3 Akasha CAS Miniset
Akasha Crown ACC found under Glasses, Hat Slider compatible, Everyday - Outerwear, fully recolorable. Akasha Dress YAF/AF, full/fat morphs, Everyday - Outerwear, fully recolorable.
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IWTV INSP Theatre des Vampires Ads
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I retextured the red EA Paving Fan Cobblestone Terrain Paint Grey. Found under Stone/Rock/whatever it's called.
Baby Lulu (AMR Dollhouse Blocks) RETEX (Decor & End Table). (IIRC I had to use OMSP resizers on these.)
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"Who's that handsome man on the wall?" The Devil Brat Prince himself! Lestat's Portrait, found under Wall Art.
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IWTV INSP KHD Morris Column RETEXTURED, Posters 1 & 2 all have the same variations, mixed with AMC's posters and the IRL posters from Grand Guignol Theatre AMC used as inspo.
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Theatre des Vampires Wall Decal, recolorable.
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IWTV INSP Marquee Wall Light, recolorable, comes in multiple variations. (IIRC I gave the bulbs the fullbright shader so they always glow, but I may just be sleep deprived, IDER.)
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TS4 to TS3 Neon Letters VAMPIRES
Neon Letter V, A, M, P, I, R, E, S (only!)
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Fully recolorable, found under Wall Lights. (IIRC I gave these the fullbright shader so they always glow, but I may just be sleep deprived, IDER.)
IWTV INSP Claudia CAS Miniset
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The Grue SilkySunflower Mashup Hair is a frankenmesh of Grue's Sunflower hair and Grue's Silk hair. IIRC, uses the same recolor channels. Everyday - Outerwear, Teen - AF, etc etc. I redid the Peggyzone Bag ACC cuz the original wasn't showing up in my game. Recolorable, found under Bracelets, Everyday - Outerwear, blahblah.
IWTV INSP Mods Dump
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I made the Edible Raw Fish tuning mod for 3 reasons:
Not ALL raw fish are edible for werewolves (inc. crocodiles)--thanks a lot, EA
I needed my loup-garou/Swamp!Lestat to be able to actually eat the crocodiles on my bayou lot
OF COURSE I needed a way for Saint Louis to gulp down fish instead of killing sims (especially in my IWTV Mersim AU)
Naturally, for raw fish to fill the Vampire Thirst need, my mod REQUIRES Nona's Custom Food Script at MTS.
I made yet another EA book texture default replacement, this time with EA Book Overrides for IWTV. Browse here for the in-game swatches.
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There are A LOT of books in TS3, so I tried to match Anne Rice's books (including but not limited to just her vampire books), plus a couple non-Anne Rice vampire books, to TS3′s particular genres:
Academic, Generic: Daniel Molloy's Under the Burning Sky
Academic (Business): The Vampire Armand
Academic (Communications): DM's Hate & Ashbury
Academic (Fine): Blood & Gold
Athletic: Prince Lestat, The Vampire Lestat
Bar, Mixology: True Blood
Biography, Drama, Masterpiece, Non-Fiction: Interview with the Vampire
Butler: Lasher
Charisma, Fantasy: Memnoch the Devil
Cooking: Feast of All Saints
Egypt: The Mummy
English, Fiction: Dracula
Fishing: Blackwood Farm
France: The Vampire Lestat, Interview with the Vampire
Generic, China: Anne Rice's Alphabettery
Handiness: Servant of the Bones
Historical: Queen of the Damned
Horror, Masterpiece: The Vampire Chronicles (Collection)
Humor: The Vampire Lestat
Inventing: The Mummy
Logic: Daniel Molloy's A Shadow on the Skin, Hate and Ashbury, The Internet's Gavel
Martial Arts, Military: Queen of the Damned
Math, Medical, Robot, Science, SciFi, Future: Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis
Music (generic): Violin
Music (Bass, Piano, Drums): Queen of the Damned
Music (Harp): Cry to Heaven
Mystery: The Witching Hour
Photography, Street Art: Blood & Gold
Poetry: Dead Brides - Vampire Tales
Prenatal: Blackwood Farm
Recipes: AR's Alphabettery (China), Queen of the Damned (Egypt), Feast of All Saints (France)
Riding: The Wolf Gift, Wolves of Midwinter, The Vampire Lestat (Wolfkiller cover)
Romance, Trashy: Sleeping Beauty
Social: Blood Communion
Spellcraft: Merrick, The Witching Hour, Lasher
Sports, Academic (Phys): Tale of the Body Thief
Toddler, Comics, Children: Claudia's Story
Vaudeville: The Vampire Armand
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I retextured EverlastingGarden's Books as a functional Bookshelf to match some of the IWTV EA Book Overrides, so it could look like sims were really pulling those books off the shelf to read. Browse the 3 swatches here.
IWTV INSP Theatre des Vampires Lot
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IWTV INSP TdV Community Lot (No Visitors Allowed) for LIBRARY folder (64x64 lot IIRC--maaaaybe 50x50?)
+ CC MERGED file (for PACKAGES folder)
+ Decor People MERGED file (for PACKAGES folder)
I've hit Tumblr's photo limit, so for in-game pics of the lot, see my posts here & here.
WARNING: I have all TS3 EPs installed, plus a few SPs, and I use A LOT of EA's Store CC, so I CANNOT guarantee that this lot will look the same in your gameplay as mine, if y'all don't have the same DLC. The list of Store CC that's NOT included is here.
As a rule, Granthe's OMSP and Buhudain's OMSP Resizers are REQUIRED. I didn't include them in the Merged CC file, just in case.
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"And that's the end of it. There's nothing else!"
Enjoy, and Happy Simblreen!
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wondersinwaynemanor · 7 months ago
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some petty scenarios between the Wayne kids just to annoy the other (or more like get some attention, even though they won't admit it).
Tim: You know I hate your paintings, Dami. They're too colorful and too bright. They're too... Ugh.. Good. And... And... Maybe find another hobby? It's getting annoying.
Damian: You know what's a nuisance, Drake? You.
Tim: Not as annoying as your -
Damian: Keep talking nonsense, Drake, and I'll be asking for the portrait I did of you and Kent.
Tim, wraps an arm on Damian's shoulder: Heyyyy, I was kidding. All good, Dami.
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Jason: Remember when you had the long hair, Goldie?
Dick: And I want to have that hair again.
Steph: I wish I was there to see it in person. You slayed, Dick!
Dick, flutters his lashes: Oh, you didn't need to say that, Steph.
Jason, scoffs: Ha? That long hair slayed? It was too shiny, it stung my eyes. No, no--it blinded some rogues. You don't want that to happen to you, right, Steph?
Dick, pouts: What are you talking about, Little Wing???? You even said you wanted a hair like mine!!!
Jason: I was young and made bad decisions. Of course, you all know that by now.
Steph: Jason doesn't know what he's talking about. Have the long hair again, Dick!
Dick, huffs: I'm glad I got a supporter.
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Steph, groans: I can't focus!!!
Steph can't see Cass' face with her cowl on but she knows Cass is giving her a questioning look.
Steph: You're too distracting, okay?
Cass continues to stare at Steph.
Steph, whispers: You're wearing the perfume I really like.
Cass, tilts her head: Okay. I won't use-
Steph, gasps: Who told you to do that???
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Jason, tries to enjoy his toast and tea in peace: Maybe try to open the drawer harder, Timbo? I'm sure it will be broken then.
Tim, opening the refrigerator doors this time with extra force, raises his voice: What was that, Jay???
Jason: Are you serious? It's too early.
Tim, gets a cup of coffee: Not my fault you're in the kitchen. Go and eat in your room. You're not the only person in this house.
Jason, raises his brows at him: What's your fucking problem??
Tim: Nothing.
proceeds to steal the fruit that's on Jason's plate.
Jason: Seriously?????
proceeds to grab Tim's cup of coffee on his hand and chugs on it.
Tim: You're an animal!!!
Jason: So are you!!!
Alfred, by the kitchen door, pinches the bridge of his nose: Oh, should the young masters must really be shouting this early?
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Duke: Do you need anything else, Dick?
Dick, grins: Nope, nope. Carry on, Second Little D.
Duke: I can't really help you with your bike if you're singing loudly right in my ear.
Dick, blushes: Oops, sorry. I'll keep quiet.
Duke, chuckles: No, it's okay. Just don't do it right in my ear. I need my hearing.
meanwhile, Damian plays a video in the Batcomputer in a high volume.
Dick, shouts from across the cave: Dami, maybe lower the volume?
Damian, shouts back: Tt. It's a tactic to cover up your singing, Grayson. And Thomas, I need your help with-
Dick: I still need him with my bike, Dami!
Damian: You've had him for the past three hours, Grayson!
Dick: And so???
Damian: And so, I need his assistance with something.
Duke, scratches the back of his neck: Maybe I can help you both later. It's time for me to call Izzy anyways-
Dick and Damian at the same time: Wait, no!
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midnightmah07 · 9 months ago
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Happy birthday to my oc: Perse Achillea!!
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"As a lover of art myself I am very much looking forward to this museum's centenary... Come. I'm sure there's a bunch of stuff to see."
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"It's foolish to try and open yourself to someone like that, poor girl's gonna get her heart broken... Not that I care. It's her fault anyway."
Happy birthday to my baby, Perse<33 I didn't write any vignettes because I didn't feel like writing BUT I made voice lines and a duo magic dialogue between her and Cater<33
Voice lines:
🪻: I wasn't prepared for just how absolutely grand and majestic this place is... Wow.
🪻: wha- hey, stop tugging on my sleeve, I don't want you getting my jacket all wrinkled, 'kay?
🪻: goodness me... Wait here, I think Mimosa (Cater -> mimosa is a type of flower that means "I hide my feelings") forgot his phone's flash on.
🪻: the King of The Underworld is so similar yet so different from Idia... Heh. I assume he was probably way more pleasurable to be around though (laughs).
🪻: imagine falling for a 'hero' whose only quality was his strength, talk about poor taste in men... The King of the Underworld's assistant should've been ashamed. But then again, I don't think I have the right to talk.
🪻: is that...? (Sighs) please don't tell me Aster (Kalim -> aster is a flower, its white version means "I love you more than you love me!") is trying to convince Ortho to drag us to another party after this... I cannot eat nearly anything because I'm vegan...
🪻: have you seen Dahlia (Vil -> dahlias are a type of flower that symbolize perseverance and determination) around? I want to take a picture of him and the Fairest Queen's portrait. It'll be my most prized possession.
🪻: this outfit is so absolutely stunning! I really do hope they let us keep it, I would love to wear it once again.
🪻: hm? You saw a painting of hyenas overpowering The King of Beasts...? (Smirks) oh, please do show, I would just love to share such image with Calendula (Leona -> calendulas are a type of flower that symbolizes insecurity, jealousy and anxiety).
🪻: Mimosa got me these really cute stickers of The Great Seven. I wonder where I should put them...
🪻: oops, sorry 'bout that. Weak ankles and stuff.
🪻: all these paintings are so detailed... What? You're curious about my art abilities? Nah, most I can do is a stick figure, my strength is in acting.
DUO:
Perse: let's go, Mimosa!
Cater: at your service, Persie!
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targaryenrealnessdarling · 2 years ago
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The Mother
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Synopsis: In the aftermath of her death, Aemond struggles to hold back his emotions of overwhelming guilt | Mini-Series Masterlist
Warnings: death, grief, sorry this part is also kinda sad oops
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After her death, Aemond was a shell of the man he used to be. Only eating and drinking enough to get him by, nothing was pleasurable anymore as a depression seemed to grip the prince with such an iron fist that seemed to not let go.  
Aside from the tears he shed on the night she died, he had not allowed himself to shed any tears since then, which worried Alicent to no end. Every day, his mother would knock on the door and let herself in, knowing that he could not find the strength to get up himself. Sometimes three days in a row she found her son laid in front of the fire, either staring into the flames with a painfully emotionless face, or asleep, all in the same position. 
She came in to greet her son, clothe him, perhaps to have him regain some sort of routine, attempt to speak to him and leave. He rarely replied to any of his mother's attempts, but lately he had resorted to giving one- or two-word answers, although these efforts seemed to bleed him dry.
Alicent seemed so small against her son when she dressed him, he was a man grown for certain, but when she did these small tasks for him, she felt like he was a child all over again. A wave of melancholy rushed through Alicent when she saw her son, all grown but succumbed to this never-ending pain. A pain she could not help to resolve.  
She had died and it had been nobody's fault. Aemond did not know where to place this hate, this grief. He almost needed something, someone to blame. And as easy as it would have been to blame this child they both helped to bring into the world, he could not find it in his heart to do something so cruel to something so young and innocent.  
To something that was just as much hers as his.
Since then, he had never returned to those chambers and instead swapped with Alicent. He could not bear to see the possessions around him, strewn around as of they would be returned to when he knew they would not. The portraits of her, he did not know if they had been taken down or not, but equally he did not wish to see them. Perhaps he feared that when he saw her face immortalised in the painting, he would feel as if he had betrayed her.  
Today was any usual day grieving for him. Alicent had already come to dress him but he had not wanted to wear his leather tunic, so walked around in his undershirt and leather bottoms. Some days he barely bothered to put his eyepatch on. This was one of those days.  
He had been sitting in his armchair in front of the fire, watching the flames in the dark despite it being daytime, he usually kept the curtains closed. His peace was interrupted with a loud knock at the door, one that did not sound like his mother's this time. He barely looked up, a sigh escaping past his lips as the person behind the door did not wait to be allowed in.  
In the corner of his eye he noted the arrival of his brother, Aegon. Aemond did not say anything to welcome him.
"Do you intend to lock yourself in here forever, hm?" Aegon asked suddenly, walking over to the fire to meet his brother there. In a way, Aegon felt saddened to see his brother like this and he didn't like it. But emotional vulnerability was far past Aegon now and his mother's kindness had not resulted in anything, so he thought he would play the bad big brother and see how it would turn out.
Aemond was aware this was just a way to get some different emotion out of him, but his gaze never left the fireplace, his fingers tapped on the armchair in annoyance.  
"Alright, if this is how it will be, so be it" Aegon said, taking the seat across Aemond and clasping his hands together, as if he himself was nervous, "You need to remarry"
The words hung in the still air and Aegon could sense his brother was getting angry, as he watched his brother's fingers grip at the arm, his knuckles turning white.
"You are without a wife and only have one son and though for some lowly Lords this is enough, you must remarry and have more, to secure this house"  
"I will do no such thing" the words were harsh, not granting his brother his gaze.
Aemond's voice almost sounded foreign to him, he had spoken so little and did not know how long it had been since that fateful day. He had only seen Aegon a handful of times since then, all of which had been wordless, so Aemond wasn't shocked that this was what his brother would say when they eventually would, something so hurtful.  
"You are a Prince of the realm, a marriage will secure our future. Anyone you marry, you will only bed, put an heir in and you will not have to speak to them"
"I will not do it"
Aegon shook his head, anger rising up inside him by the second, "Do you know how long you have confined yourself to this pathetic solitude? I bet you do not even know how old your son is"  
Aemond had no response to this and could think of no answer himself. It is true he had been so lost in his grief, he indeed did not know how long it had been.
Aegon suddenly stood to stand closer to Aemond, looking down at him, "Brother, as much as I sympathise with you, y/n is dead-"
Almost shocking himself, Aemond stood quickly and pulled his brother by his front, drawing his dagger from his side. Aegon's struggling was futile as Aemond's forearm pinned him against the wall underneath his chin, gripping the dagger and pointing it towards his brother. Aegon struggled against his one arm, strength was unmatched when it came to Aemond and perhaps he had been wrong in antagonising him. He had known the answer to this as he observed his brother's expression, a mix of grief, anger but also regret.
"Do not say her name" Aemond warned, pushing harder against his brother's neck, all notions of him being King were gone. Now they were simply brothers, "You may do whatever with and speak about your women as you see fit, but do not think to talk about my wife" his words hissed as they came out, "What I have with her is mine. Only mine"
"Do you believe that if you had been here that night, anything would have changed?!" Aegon argued back, only making Aemond more and more frustrated, "You may hate yourself, brother, but do not hate what you cannot control"
"I could have helped her" Aemond's comeback came quieter this time, chest heaving, "I could have been there"
"There are no wrongs to right! No sins to forgive! The only sin you are guilty of is not being a father to your child!"
There was a silence now, an epiphany ran through Aemond's head.
"Her child…" Aegon finished.  
They stayed like this for a moment, the tension hanging fresh in the air between them.
"You cannot carry on like this, brother" Aegon said simply. Aemond seemed to falter slightly, eyes fluttering with emotion and at the effort trying to keep it back. "I have not been the father my children deserve, but do not resort to abandoning them, like ours did to us"
These words made Aemond break his gaze with his brother and a choked sob seemed to escape his throat as he shut his eye, the grip on his dagger and the force behind his arm faltering. Had he really resorted to treating his only son the way his own father had treated all of them, almost as if there was no father at all?
"She…she would be so disappointed in me…for what I am…" Aemond seemed to sob with no real tears falling down his face, it was more of a pained cry, feeling that stabbing feeling inside his chest once again. A feeling he had buried, now surfaced with a vengeance, "I don't know how to do this without her…"
Aemond had not realised he had melted to the floor on his knees, barely clutching the dagger in his hands. Despite not being the closest brothers, seeing his brother in such a state shot a pain through his heart. In his older years his brother had always been so strong, a skilled swordsman, a veracious reader, tall and domineering. So, to see him like this felt like taking several steps back and he wanted nothing more than to cure the hurt that had taken its place in his soul.
Aegon followed him and got to his knees, hands coming to his brother's face to force their gazes to meet, Aemond's eye was glassy, wanting to let all that pent up emotion out, but felt like in the company of his brother he could not.
"Look at me"  
Aemond followed his order slowly.
"Go and see your child, be his father and pull yourself out of this misery, brother" he said quietly, for the first time instilling some sort of brotherly wisdom upon him. When Aemond barely responded, Aegon lifted his head up again, "If you will not do it for me, or mother, do it for her"
These words seemed to silence Aemond's choked sobs and he looked at his brother once more, really processing what he had said. Eventually Aemond nodded, he could not let her death by bringing their child into this world be in vain. Aegon seemed to find this response satisfactory and moved his hands to his shoulders to squeeze them lovingly.
"Get dressed" Aegon patted his shoulder and stood to leave, leaving his brother to stare at the ground for a while. Aegon held the door and looked back before leaving the room, emitting a small sigh of relief and hope, hope that his brother would finally break out of this depression. Hope that his mother would no longer have to bear the burden of essentially raising his brother's son alone and bring her out of her own melancholy.  
Aemond eventually dug for the power to bring himself to his feet, letting his dagger slip through his fingers to rattle against the stone floor. He grabbed the curtains that kept him in this darkness and pulled them aside, allowing himself this moment to look upon the outside world he had long left behind. The first thing he noticed was the season, flowers which would usually bloom a good half a year since he could last recall were blooming. Aegon's words echoed in his brain, had he really shut himself away for months at a time?
The sun was still quite low in the sky, telling him that it was early in the morning. It hurt his eye slightly to watch as the sun scanned the landscape, igniting the gardens of the Red Keep a wonderful green colour. His gaze found the gardens, now littered with flowers and trees, and remembered how he had courted her there, many years ago…
He took in a deep breath and slightly begrudgingly started to dress himself, enough so that he would at least be presentable, enough so that people would at least recognise him as he used to be. Carefully, he picked up his eyepatch which had its place at his bedside and had done for several weeks, holding it now felt foreign and felt even more so when he had attempted to attach it, straightening out his leathers as he did so.
Being out in the corridor felt different, felt wrong, despite growing up here. The door felt heavier, his footsteps also and everything around him felt somewhat oppressive, like dead flowers in a vase. It was a sunny day and yet in these corridors it felt like it had on that night, dark and damp with that familiar feeling of despair hanging in the air.  
Aemond seemed to take a deep breath in and stood in front of what used to be his chambers, the ones he had shared with her…
He looked down to the handles, a slow hand reaching out to grasp it. But his fingers shook with anticipation, and he pulled back to form his hand into a ball, eyes closing as if pushing past a mental wall. He could feel the hot tears welling up inside him as he remembered this was where he stood all those moons ago, his mother chasing him down the hallway. He could almost hear the raging wind and rain stripping onto stone. These thoughts plagued him until he looked back down at the handle and slowly pushed it open.
A flash of bright light was before him, the windows had their curtains drawn all the way across, spreading the sun's rays on everything inside the room. He seemed to squint slightly before his vision was restored. A wave of nostalgia seemed to literally bring him back, swallowing him whole.
The bed was made with the same bed linen and when his gaze met the pillows, a flash of her appeared and disappeared with equal speed. He had seen her body, laying still in that very spot, the one white sheet had been soaked a dark crimson, so much so that they say they had to replace the mattress also. It had all been burned long ago. He could see, even now, your bloodied hand outstretched to reach for something, seeming to reach for him in this very moment.  
But you were not there. The bed was made tightly and well.  
The rest of the room was the same, the table, armchairs, one had been hers and one had been his. Now they both remained empty. Before he knew it his body had made its own way to what used to be her armchair, her book was still placed on the table next to it, with a bit of paper sticking out. A chapter she would never return to. He expected his touch on the object to give him some warmth, but it was unfortunate that the object gave him no comfort.
One thing in the room that was different had caught Aemond's attention. There was a small bed, low to the ground that had been placed in front of the window. Aemond's attention stood as a small noise seemed to come from the tiny bed and he felt his heart hammer in his chest. His fingers lingered on the armchair a moment before daring to walk over to the sound. She would make fun of him if she could see him now. In Aemond's moments of doubt, she would often say 'a prince of the realm, rider of the mighty vhagar and the most skilled swordsman in the land, scared of his own child'.
Perhaps she had been right after all.
He felt the air escape his chest when he looked into the padded cot to see a child, his child…their child. He was easily a few months older than he looked and he was asleep, breathing slowly and soundly. His chubby, small hands were at his side, one gripping onto the blanket next to him.  
Aemond had not realised that his eye had begun to well with tears until one had slid down his unmaimed cheek past his slight smile at watching his child. He knelt down in front of the cot, arms laid on top and simply watched the small person inside, suddenly finding himself curious about his son. He could not see all of his features, as he had his face buried into the blanket, which made Aemond's heart swell with a fatherly love. In a place he thought barren.
He reached down quietly and brushed the blanket away from the child's face, a small whimper escaped the baby at the disturbance and Aemond huffed a laugh and lovingly dragged his thumb over the soft cheek, seeming to calm instantly.  
As Aemond observed his son, his eye landed upon something that made his eyebrows furrow in confusion. His fingers took some of the blanket, it seemed familiar somehow. His suspicions were confirmed when he came across the embroidery, he bought his hand to his mouth to muffle any soft cries that came out. His son had his face buried in his mother's dress. The dress she most often wore and the one she was always fixing, hemming and adding small touches to.
This revelation seemed to sway Aemond slightly and he bought all his might to not sit there and cry at the sight and at the despair that would be, that she would never meet her sweet son.  
A hurried figure opened the doors to the chamber and Aemond looked up to see his mother at the door, she looked absolutely haggard and worn out, one heart placed to her chest in shock.
"Aemond…" she breathed, still processing this very different view of her son, especially after the last few months he had, "…I could not find you…" she seemed to hesitate coming into the room for a moment.
The baby inside the cot, with all the commotion seemed to whimper awake, causing Alicent to come to his side immediately, kneeling opposite Aemond to place her hand against his back.  
"It's alright…it's alright…" she soothed as the baby slowly woke up.  
Alicent's eyes seemed to wander to her son's who was still gripping the dress. Her brown, warm eyes met her son's, "He will not sleep without it" Alicent said suddenly.
Aemond nodded and smiled back at his mother sadly, refusing to let his tears fall once more.
The baby inside rubbed its eyes with small babbles and whimpers and Alicent offered her hand to the child who grapsed it in their chubby fingers.
"He is the image of you, Aemond" Alicent started, as the child looked up at her with eyes full of joy, "He barely fusses at all"
It was more obvious than ever that Aemond had not yet said a word as he stared teary eyed at his child, who was looking up at Alicent. Suddenly, Aemond's hand covered his mother's lovingly, the Queen looked up to meet her son's eyes again.
"I cannot thank you enough, Mother" he said, voice wracked with emotion, making Alicent's own eyes start to glaze over, "I abandoned him when he needed a parent the most. I can never repay you for raising my son…but I will do my best"
Alicent offered a sad smile before bending down to pick up the child and rest him on her hip, "Oh little one, you are getting heavy"
"Ve…vēzos" the child squawked, pointing outside excitedly. Sun. Aemond stood and observed him, swelling with pride.  
"He knows Valyrian" Aemond asked, Alicent nodded,
"Only bits and pieces, the maesters teach him. But at the moment he only babbles as babies do. You were not much of a talker" Alicent smiled.
After a moment of silence, Alicent placed the child against the window seat, so that the curious child could look out the window at the flowers and greenery below, "I'll leave you" she simply said as she took her leave.
When she had left, Aemond was left very much feeling as if he didn't know what to do. He realised he still had his wife's dressed clenched in his fist, as if never wanting to let go. And once he took a seat on the end of the bed, he released to fabric to inspect , feeling those races of nostalgia and despair rolled into one once again seeing all the little details she had added to it over the years. He bought the fabric to his lips, to kiss the embroidery and breathed in, and let out a choked sob at smelling her perfume again.  
Before he knew it, he was sat, head in hands and weeping with his wife's dress fisted in his hands. He could feel the tears drip off his face and hit the stone floor, the little taps they made as they did so. But at the same time he could not stop. It was not a nice cry, it was a cry where you could not catch your breath and every one you took in, felt like it rattled through your body. Every time he thought come on, get a hold of yourself, your son is in the room he descended further into a sob.
He had to pull up his head, when a small chubby hand seemed to pull at his boots. He stared in confusion as his son, wobbily pulled itself up to its feet to smile right into Aemond's face, one finger pointed against Aemond's unmaimed cheek,
"li…limago…n…" the child eventually said. Cry. Aemond wiped his tears away with the back of his hand and took the child's hand softly. Contrary to what Alicent had said, Aemond could only look at the child and see her.
The child began to whine about not being held, so Aemond tucked both of his large hands under the child’s arms to lift him to the bed beside him, resting him atop his lap firmly. The child began to play with his father’s long hair, now nicely combed, perhaps seeing that the colour was the same. After the tears had stopped, Aemond found himself staring down at his child’s concentrated face with a smile on his own.
Looking up, Aemond clocked the portrait that hung on the wall in front of him on the crest of the fireplace. The wood around it was a dark cherry red and it was the largest portrait he ever commissioned. Immortalised there was him and his wife, years ago. He caught his own figure first, one hand resting on the painted chair, his gaze drawn to the figure sitting in it. And when his own eyed dragged over to her, as if she were really right there, her eyes staring back at him with that sweet smile, he felt a heavy breath go down his throat.  
She was sat there in the very dress he was holding, hands clasped at her front, hair curled and styled to fall over her shoulder. What made Aemond shudder the most was the way her eyes seemed to stare at him through the painting, a chill rattling down his spine.
“Iksan vaoreznuni, ñuha jorrāelagon” he said quietly. I am sorry, my love.  
He whispered it like a prayer as his hand cradled his son’s back. A wave of guilt came over him.
“ñuha... ñuha...” the child imitated.
Aemond seemed to smile at this and stood, seating his son at his hip. Dress still in the child’s hand, Aemond presented the painting to his son, the small, wide eyes of the child looking up. A look of curiosity on his features.
“Kepa...” the child said, pointing at the figure dressed in black.
Aemond nodded, “Kessa, Kepa”
The child’s finger wandered over to the other figure, the one that made Aemond’s heart stutter. He could feel his son’s hesitation, the way his eyes searched for an answer as to who it was.
Licking his lips and taking a deep breath, Aemond finally managed the words, “Muña”
His son looked at Aemond as if by surprise and with a wide, innocent smile turned back to the painting, his small hand laid flat against it.
“Muña”
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honeyjars-sims · 1 month ago
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Drag Superstar Episode 4: The Haunting of Hell House on Haunted Hill
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[The queens enter the workroom]
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Bridget/Vapore: Congratulations to Velvet on winning the photoshoot challenge!
Darren/Velvet: With a face like this, it was inevitable!
Michael B./Jacqueline: Why couldn’t it have been you with the hurt ankle?
[Everyone laughs]
Michael D./Lady Astrid: Valerie, how are you feeling? 
David/Valerie: I’m disappointed that I didn’t give the challenge my all.
Michael B./Jacqueline: That’s not the Valerie I know! You’ve gotta pick yourself up and do what you came here to do!
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David/Valerie: [in a confessional] I came very close to going home last night. If I can’t keep my focus, I might not be so lucky next time.
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Diamond: [entering the work room] Well, helloooooooo my queens! I know we’re all shocked by Vixen’s departure due to an injury, but the show goes on! Today you’ll be scaring up the drama in a horror feature called “The Haunting of Hell House on Haunted Hill.” I’ll be directing you on set, so be spooky and don’t forget to make me laugh!
[The queens are assigned their roles and begin rehearsing. Michael B. sees that David is struggling and takes him aside for a chat]
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Michael B./Jacqueline: Okay, Valerie, what gives? It’s not like you to be so distracted.
David/Valerie: I know, I just can’t stop worrying about how things are going at home. I’m not used to being away from my kids and husband. 
Michael B./Jacqueline: You’re such a good dad, though. I’m sure your kids will be fine without you.
David/Valerie: I wish I could be sure of that. [crying] It’s just hard being here and not knowing what’s going on.
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David/Valerie: [in a  confessional] My kids are good kids, but my son has been heading down the wrong path. [beginning to cry] You do the best you can for your kids, but sometimes it feels like your best isn’t enough.
[The queens get ready and head to the set for filming]
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David/Valerie: [in character as Stacy] Now look at what you’ve done! You’ve awakened the–the…[breaking character] I’m sorry, I forgot my lines again.
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Diamond: One more try and then we’ll have to move on.
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David/Valerie: I’m sorry everyone. I’ll try to get it together.
Michael B./Jacqueline: You’ve got this!
[On the main stage, the final version of “The Haunting of Hell House on Haunted Hill” is shown]
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Darren/Velvet: [in character as Beverly] Gee Stacy, having a costume party on the night a crazed serial killer is on the loose sure was a great idea!
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David/Valerie: [in character as Stacy] You’re right, Beverly! And it’s even better that we’re having it in the haunted house my grandparents left me. I just hope that no one touches that cursed vase over there.
Bridget/Vapore: [in character as Maria] You mean this cursed vase? [reaches for the vase]
All: Maria, no!
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David/Valerie: [in character as Stacy] Now look what you’ve done! You’ve awakened the evil spirit inside the vase! Michael B./Jacqueline: [in character as Didi] And look! Your grandfather's portrait turned into a scary but kind of sexy werewolf!
Bridget/Vapore: [in character as Maria] Oops!
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Michael D./Lady Astrid: [in character as Brittany] Um, something’s coming this way! And it’s big!
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[A large figure emerges from the shadows as everyone screams]
All: Yamachan???
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Yamachan: [giggling] Yes, it’s me, Yamachan! I just stopped by to remind you all that my new movie Yamachan’s Big Adventure is heading to theaters soon! Don't miss it!
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All: [laughing] Oh, Yamachan!
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[The judges clap]
Diamond: Fantastic work! Judges, what did you think of “The Haunting of Hell House on Haunted Hill”?
Izzy: Everyone was so good that even I’m having a hard time finding fault with it!
Penny: You were all very funny, but Vapore really nailed her role! 
Diego: This group is really the best of the best. I don’t envy Diamond having to decide who goes home tonight.
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Diamond: We’re really going to have to get down to the wire with this. It’s going to come down to the finer details. I will say that even though it didn't show in the final cut, Valerie was having a hard time remembering her lines in rehearsal.   Izzy: And wasn't she in the running for elimination last week? Penny: That's true, but I see a lot of potential in Valerie. I don't think it's her time to go yet.
Diego: Then who else do you think deserves to go home tonight?
Penny: I--I don't know.
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I’ve made my decision. Vapore Lawave, you are the winner of this week’s challenge! Valerie Galloway, I’m sorry but it’s not your time to shine. You will be going home tonight.
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Vapore Lawave was created by @invisiblequeen! Lady Astrid and Velvet Envy are by @sirianasims!
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the-tech-turn · 7 months ago
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Artistic Intrest
Tech x reader
Word count: 807 words
Summary: While on a supply run, Tech discovers your interest in art.
Warnings: None just fluff (let me know if there's anything I missed)
A/n: This is my first fanfic, so it may be a bit cringey, and the dialogue may seem off. I do accept constructive criticism because I want to improve, but I don't accept disrespect. This is also my first time writing Tech, so he may seem a bit off.
It was a chaotic week. The job Cid gave us was difficult, and we all needed some rest. Unfortunately, rations were low, so a supply run was necessary. Hunter said that two people should go since there wasn't much to pick up, so there was no need for everyone to go. You volunteered, and luckily for you, Tech chose to accompany you. Tech the man you've slowly grown to love in a different way than how you loved the others. You begrudgingly accepted your feelings after realizing they weren't planning to leave anytime soon.
You and Tech dress in civi clothes and walk towards the nearby town. Tech decides to fill the empty space with his curious thoughts as you walk. You were so invested in his words that you barely realized you two were in town.
You looked around in wonder. It's been so long since you've seen a place as calm as this. Little did you know Tech was also in awe of the environment, particularly how the lights enhance your charm.
You two wandered the market looking for food stands. Maybe you could find some ingredients to make homemade food instead of flavorless rations. But before you could ponder that thought you caught a glimpse of paintings hung on a stand. You stopped to try to get a better view of the illustrations.
Tech stopped confused by your sudden action. He noticed you were looking at something. He turns expecting to see some sort of potential threat but calms to find nothing dangerous. Instead, finding art hung on a stand. He sees your desire to get a better view, so he asks if you'd like to go closer.
Excited, you squeal a yes before grabbing his hand and heading over.
Wait, grabbing his hand? Tech pondered. You must've been very excited.
You, with Tech in hand, over to the stand. The painting that catches your eye is one of a bright sky gradient with a lake and a cabin. The detail was incredible, and the artwork appeared to be made of oil paint.
As you examined the work, Tech couldn't help but see the admiration sparkling in your eyes.
The owner of the stand then walked up to you and struck up a conversation.
"You like the painting?"
"Yes, I do. It is wonderful!" you reply.
"Why, thank you! I painted it myself."
"Really! It's beautiful. You captured the tranquility of the forest perfectly!"
"Well, are ya gonna buy it?"
You quickly deny saying that you were only looking since it must've been out of your
budget. The clerk hums in understanding them
walks off to speak to other customers. You continued to look at the other canvases.
There were many portraits and landscape paintings. They were each painted using a different medium. Each is skillfully created.
Each with their own story of how and why they were made. Each symbolizing something important to the artist. As Tech observed you, he found your
appreciation for art endearing. Although, he does not recall a time when you had expressed much interest in such works. Sure, you'd bring it up here and there, but never had you shown how thrilling you found it. He
couldn't help but wonder why.
You finally snapped out of the trance and realized just how exhausted you were.
"Let's finish the supply run. Why don't we." You suggest.
Tech agrees, and you two begin to walk when you realize that your fingers are still
interlocked with Tech's. "Oops, sorry Tech I… I forgot I grabbed your hand." You laugh off.
"It is alright."
You two continue to walk, picking up everything on the list.
You both begin your walk home when Tech
begins a conversation. "The paintings seemed to catch your eye," he begun, "I do wonder why you hadn't brought up this interest before?"
"Well," you took a second to think, "I guess I never really had to bring it up.. you know."
"Is it something you do not enjoy speaking of?"
"No! I like to talk about this stuff! I just..." He looks at you expectantly. "Don't really know people who wanna talk about this stuff," you mumble.
A silence falls over you two.
"Then I have not done a good job in showing my interest."
"What?"
"I would like to hear what you have to say."
" Really!”
"Yes, I would."
You finally had an opportunity to share your knowledge with a willing listener, and we're not going to waste it.
You began talking about different techniques and mediums, which ones you favor, and answered any questions he had. Time flew by fast for both of you, and you were nearing the Marauder.
Tech was fascinated with your enthusiasm on this topic. He knew then and there that he wanted to listen to you more and more after this.
A/n: Thanks for reading! I hope you guys are willing to check out my future works.
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randomfandomss · 5 months ago
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I mean if Rolin said that the main reason they wouldn’t show Daniel’s tuning is because it would mean they’d have to re-build a set they’re not going to re-build because it’s too much effort/$$$… that’s him also confirming that Daniel’s turning DID happen in Dubai/the penthouse. Otherwise it wouldn’t be an issue and they could show it in S3 but like, he said it *because* that’s where it happened, unless I’m missing something 🤔
Oops sorry, I guess I didn't remember the whole comment but I still strongly feel it's such bs. He is definitely trolling us.
First of all, he literally can't and shouldn't be telling us what happened or didn't happen.
On top of that the reason is kinda lame according to me. They couldn't film because the set has been destroyed? Come onn. I don't think so. They could've filmed and then destroyed the set then maybe.
If they won't show us Daniel's turning then it must be because it is important for the way the story unfolds. If that is so, then I'm excited to see what's the reason.
From what I can gauge, Rolin and co. respect the story too much to not show such important moments they know the fans are dying to see. They simply won't do that and if they do, it must be due to strong reasons.
Also I feel it would be a bit sudden if Louis moves to some other place in the beginning of s3 after finally have carved out a space for himself in the Dubai penthouse. After decorating it, putting up Paul's portrait and Claudia's dress.
I think that place, at this point, holds a lot of meaning to not come into picture at all at any point in the future.
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im so sorry if u have answered this somewhere but im sooooo curious to know ur digital art setup owo like what program/brushes/process 🙈🙈 it's just that ur portraits r so gorgeous and lifelike i am always stunned
- @mousemannation
hi!! tysm for the question and sorry for the late reply, i was away from my computer all day </33
this is actually such good timing bc i just happened to record a speedpaint of my latest painting!! tbh i'm so bad at describing my process bc i usually just black out for a few hours and when i wake up there's a little tennis guy on the canvas sooo i hope this will help somewhat!!
(sorry for such a long video, i already had to speed it up almost 4000% and cut out entire sections to even get it down to this length.. also i forgot to record a couple of hours of work oops 😭)
as for programs etc, i use photoshop cs6 and my brushes are (i think?) all from Kyle T Websters' packs; i use his "ultimate charcoal pencil" brush for lineart and sketching, and the "oil flat delicate" brush for painting. this last one has been an absolute lifesaver bc i used to rlly struggle with painting, but this brush is super satisfying to use and blends so well so it really helps with getting those subtle hue variations down 🙏🙏
thank u so so much and hopefully this was helpful?? lmk if you have any more questions, i'm always keen to talk about art hehe
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pianokantzart · 9 months ago
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redux au! sorry for not making it clear🫣 oops
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Oh! Okay okay... I see what you meant now.
In short: Mario ended up landing directly in the center of Evershade Valley after he and Luigi got separated in the warp pipe. He tried taking shelter in Gloomy Manor after getting attacked by malicious ghosts, but after he discovered the "portrait room" he himself got caught by Boolosus, slapped into a painting, and hung up on the wall.
No journey involved. King Boo keeps close tabs on all his new portraits and what they look like through word of mouth, but he hadn't actually seen Mario face-to-face until part 3.
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skitskatdacat63 · 9 months ago
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Prince Jenson of Somerset
+ process & lore
Yayyyyy omg finally have drawn portraits of the four main characters!!!! I'll show the process of Jenson's first and then them all four together. Though it's a shame the Seb/Fernando ones are older, I think it's hopefully obvious how much I've improved since November?
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Look at him in all his handsome, princely glory 🥹 It's funny, I'm always happy with the second sketch and initial lineart, and then I start coloring it and I absolutely hate it, and it takes a significant amount of time into the painting for me to like it again. And then I reach a certain point and I'm in love with it again. Ugh though I gotta say, I love drawing the curls, it's just so 18th century, but at the same point, man I always will love my original lineart for the hair the best ah. Also yes I absolutely had to give him a big ass hat with feathers, he really is that kinda guy to me. I originally drew a bicorne and then realized that those don't really exist until basically almost a century later oops, so tricorne it is!!
Okay now omg look at them all together 🥹
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Haha wow I have improved a lot! Just like the Seb/Fernando ones, Mark and Jense's were meant to be put together. I think there's a lot of inherent characterization in their poses that highlight the difference between them. Mark is looking up, very wistful, looking up to greater people, greater things. Jenson's head is tilted down, almost looking at the viewer, he is very satisfied with his role and revels in it, he's here to slay!
Okay, yes, lore, characterization, sorry that it is so far down on the post!!
Jense would probably be the fan favorite if this AU was an actual book or show or something. He's the guy you randomly find while browsing Wikipedia and you're like, woah this guy is so cool??? Unlike Sebmarknando, he doesn't really have the same level of angst, he's kinda just chilling. He's a bit harder to write a lore post about, because he's basically that character who is always magically around the corner, ready to witness some crazy thing and just breeze past it.
He is less linked to Seb than people like Mark and Fernando, because he's basically just his personal minister of transportation(read: horse fucker), so he avoids a lot of the relationship complications and drama, but that isn't to say he's completely uninvolved. He really likes Seb, and loves to hang around with him and serve him, but he's not as beholden to him. He's who everyone goes to air their grievances or to get away from the others, and he's very happy with this role. He's generally willing to play any side in an argument, but does tend to have a pretty big soft spot for Seb overall(Seb also gives him cuteness aggression, and he wants to bite him. Especially when Seb puffs himself up and acts super bratty when he gets offended at not being seen as a proper ruler.)
He's royalty from other kingdom, but pledged his loyalty to Seb's kingdom when he was quite young and has served him(his father first) ever since. He started off somewhat low in the military, rose to a pretty high rank, was a renowed war hero, and then ended up retiring pretty early to tend to Seb's horses. That's an oversimplification, but yeah. He liked the military life, was very good at it, but decided he had done enough, and wanted to be involved in more direct service, albeit more laid back. As I mentioned in Mark's post, Mark *really* doesn't understand his choice to do this, because if Mark had been in Jense's position, he can't ever imagine being able to let all that go and living the quiet life.
He is the palace whore, everyone has been with him honestly. It'll be like, some man walks into his bedroom, only to see Jenson in bed with his wife, but instead of being angry, he's like "wow you couldn't even wait for me??" He's just very carefree, and happy to just slut around and tend to Seb's horses.
I think he definitely still advises Seb, and would go to battle if truly need be, but generally seems to be living in a different world than the weird psychosexual homoerotic political drama that the others seem to be living in. But as I said, it's not like he doesn't contribute to it! He loves to goad Fernando, and constantly plays devil's advocate in "debates" between Fernando and Seb. He's also obviously the one that keep "accidentally" locking them in rooms and forgetting where the key is.
Sorry if this isn't very explanatory, I hope it gives a general idea to the type of character he is???? As always, let me know if you have any questions! I kinda struggled on what to write here because I'm finishing this at almost 8 am 😭 so I'm not sure if it's great or not. But basically you need to know: horse fucker who is generally breezy and carefree but also can be a bit of a menace to society every once in a while.
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#YAYAAAAAAA PRETTY HAPPY WITH THIS ONE!!!!#lmfao tho not 100% sure about the lore notes because i wrote this at like 8 am#hope its understandable 😭 and that you love jense as much I do#hes probably the funniest character in the AU#and like if it wasn't centered on seb/nando he would be the favorite#hes just often there as my kinda reaction character#tho both he and Mark are reaction characters but on opposite sides of the scale and they play off each other#jenson walks into a room where sebnando are psychosexually glaring at each other from across the room#and hes like hmmm how can i make this worse#and mark is the type to walk into the room. see whats going on. and briskly walk away#so jense absolutely loves to tease him w this kinda thing and just make any situation 100x worse(aka funnier)#well funnier for him probably not the other people involved#but its okay bcs they love him. hes jense!!! who wouldn't love him!! hes our favorite guy!! our jense!!!#I just love to imagine he gets all the sides of the gossip and is like hmm yes yes interesting#but doesnt use it for scheming or evil but rather just to tease and be annoying and make everyone blush :)#okay well anyways wow im not really discussing the art itslef sorry!!!@#I think he looks so handsome pretty in this 🥺#hes pretty difficult to draw but i think it came together when i gave him freckles tbh#i hope he gives off carefree but seductive but laidback prince 🙏🙏#f1#formula 1#jenson button#catie.art.#boy king au#*not sure about his title officially yet. i mean hes from somerset but yeah idk its okay
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femmmie · 2 months ago
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More than enough
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words: 1.179
rated: general
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Ian smears Anthony's face green, and Anthony squishes the last of the yellow paint into Ian's hair.
"Okay enough!" Ian commands. "Not the hair, dude. Never the hair. Respect the 'do.
"I'm sorry, I got a little carried away," Anthony confesses. "Let's get cleaned up."
They both go into the shower. Ian isn't sure. They have never showered together before. But then again they have never been THIS dirty.
Ian is over at Anthony's place. They are painting together, each making their own piece of art.
Ian keeps smiling while glancing over at Anthony. It's because his best friend is finally, after all these years, taking the time to enjoy something that doesn't immediately relate to work.
"You're getting good at this," he compliments his bestie.
"I think you might be right!" A proud expression forms on Anthony's face. He looks at his painting. "I'm developing a style, I think. I have found my favorite colors at least."
Ian continues his own painting. It's a car. A red Corvette, to be more specific.
"Did you see Amanda's holiday pictures?" Ian asks off-handedly.
"You mean the hundreds of pictures of the same ice cream shop, beach and her in a hammock? No I'm afraid she'll have to send more pictures to entice me to look."
They both laugh. It is late in the afternoon and golden rays of sunlight play in Anthony's curls. Watching that golden display, Ian's eyes widen and his brows raise just a tiny bit.
Anthony turns to look at him at him, and he quickly looks away. Back to his painting.
"So, how do you feel?" Ian asks the simple question, but a lot of meaning lies behind it.
"Yeah. Good. I feel pretty good. Struggling, but you know."
"Yeah, I know."
Anthony has been going through it mentally the last couple of months. After the sheer euphoria of reuniting as classic Smosh, reality is setting in for the both of them.
They are great friends, that much is true. But they have come to the conclusion that juggling New Smosh AND Pressalike is taking too much out of Anthony.
They have argued about it. Anthony insisted that he was fine, that he could handle it. But Ian wasn't going to lose his friend again.
"Please, Anthony. For once! Choose to put yourself first, for fuck's sake!"
And Anthony finally folded. He is taking it easy for now. Being in a few videos here and there, nothing too much. Only stuff he wants to be in.
"Oops!" Ian laughs as he spills red paint all over his hands and it droops onto the floor.
"Oh no!" Anthony giggles. It is such a familiar sound to Ian. Anthony has sounded like this ever since they giggled about poop in sixth grade.
They clean up the mess on the ground together but then Ian smirks mischievously and wipes his dirty hands on Anthony's shirt.
"Hey! Aww Ian you didn't! I'm gonna get you for this..." Anthony splatters blue paint on Ian, messing up his painting.
"My Lighning McQueen portrait!" Oh, it's on. They both squirt bottles at each other, getting increasingly covered in paint.
Ian smears Anthony's face green, and Anthony squishes the last of the yellow paint into Ian's hair.
"Okay enough!" Ian commands. "Not the hair, dude. Never the hair. Respect the 'do.
"I'm sorry, I got a little carried away," Anthony confesses. "Let's get cleaned up."
They both go into the shower. Ian isn't sure. They have never showered together before. But then again they have never been THIS dirty.
To his surprise, Anthony is already undressing. Right in front of him. "Come on, let's get this mess off!" Anthony says with a warm smile.
Ian swallows. He meekly tugs no his own ruined sweater. But Anthony helps him out of it. Anthony is topless and Ian involuntarily looks at the intricate drawings on his torso. He blushes. How can somebody look so maddeningly beautiful?
"Come on, Ian, I'll help get the paint out of your hair. I shouldn't have messed it up." Anthony looks apologetic. He also pulls off his boxers. Ian looks extremely hard into another direction, any direction but his best friend's big dick.
He undresses, there really is nothing he can do about it. The water is already running. He steps in next to Anthony. The warmth of his friend's body feels overwhelming and intoxicating.
Two hands massage his hair. He sees the yellow flush down the drain.
"There we go," Anthony says in a voice Ian has never heard before. A soft-spoken, intimate tone. That together with more massaging his scalp, and gently wiping the paint away from his neck, his shoulders, his back... Ian lets out a loud burp. "Cheers!" Anthony comments, giggling again.
Anthony gets them both towels and gives Ian some of his clothes.
"Black really suits you, did you know that?"
Ian looks down at his, or rather Anthony's socks. "Yeah, whatever dude..."
"I mean it," Anthony insists.
"Anthony are you sure there isn't something in the paint because you're acting weird. Showering with me, giving me compliments, what has gotten into you? Where is my best friend?" He says it as a joke but Anthony looks at him, concerned.
"I'm right here, Ian, I'm right here." His voice is low, urgent. "I'm never leaving you again, never."
"I know, Anthony. I know. And you don't have to keep proving yourself to me. Please, bro. It's kind of stressful."
Anthony’s lip quivers. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, every day... I just love you so much..."
"You don't have to be sorry! I'm so happy you're back, okay! I'm getting a bit tired saying it over and over."
"Please don't be mad," Anthony squeezes his eyes shut and collapses onto the ground. This startles Ian.
"Hey, Anthony, I didn't mean it like that? Hey." He squats down next to Anthony and puts his hand on Anthony's shoulder. "I'm not mad, okay? Just a bit annoyed," he jokes. They both snort a bit.
Ian sits down next to Anthony. "This whole thing is hard, isn't it?" He looks at his best friend. Anthony turns his head and looks back at him. Before Ian can look away, Anthony grabs hold of his chin.
"Yeah, it's hard. And I would do it again, and again, and again. If it meant that I got to sit here next to you."
"Goddamnit Anthony." Ian fights back tears.
Anthony spreads his knees so one of them touches Ian's thigh. He sighs. "I'm not okay, am I?"
"I'm here for you, no matter what my broski." Ian tries to lighten the mood.
"I guess "us" has always been hard. Easy and hard at the same time, you know?"
"Yeah." Ian knows exactly what Anthony means. That truth they both know but can't admit to. That truth is, they love each other. A whole lot more than just as best friends.
The dusk has settled as they both get up.
"I'm tired," Anthony mumbles. "Please stay with me tonight?"
How can Ian refuse that. He lies down on Anthony's bed as his friend falls asleep almost instantly. He looks at him. There, right beside him. His bro from Sac'. The guy who always got the girls. The guy who laughs the hardest. And the man who is his best friend. The wounds may not have healed just yet, maybe they never will. But Anthony came back and that is more than enough for Ian.
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blackhakumen · 6 months ago
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Mini Fanfic #1204: Exciting News!~ (Persona 5 x Sonic)
Futuba: Great news, everyone!~
Futuba: Gotta enough money to buy a brand new video game today!~ Which will go lovely for our upcoming sleepover at café later on tonite if any if u lovely people are interested~
Mona: Sure
Lavenza: We'd love that very much~
Omega: Invite accepted
Tae: That depends.
Tae: Will my dear Sae be there too?
Futuba: U know it!~ I already asked her join
Futuba: And u know as well as i do that she couldn't say no to this face~
Futuba: Puppy Dog Oracle.jpg
Tae: Lol nice~
Yusuke: What game have you purchased this time, Futaba?
Futaba: The sequel of this masterpiece of a gem!
Futaba: Hades 2.jpg
Futaba: Really good thing I got it in time too. It was last one they have in the shelves lol
Tae: Wait time out.
Tae: You kids used to play Hades at one point?
Mona: Yeah a long time ago actually
Mona: It was so much fun~
Futaba: So much fun~
Lavenza: And the artstyle and the soundtrack the previous game has offered are both equally as breathtaking~
Yusuke: Yes, indeed.
Yusuke: That game, to tis day, has inspired me into bettering my skills in drawing and painting
Yusuke: It even got me to creating a portrait of Lady Aphrodite of my interpretation.
Yusuke: Goddess of Love & Beauty.jpg
Tae: Impressive.
Lavenza: Very lovely indeed~
Omega: Your artwork continues to not disappoint the eyes of many beholders
Yusuke: Thank you.
Yusuke: It's still a Work in Progress, but I refuse to rest until I could completely capture the beauty and elegance the goddess herself, has effortlessly grace upon the screen.
Futaba: Wow, Inari!~ I didn't know u find the Goddess of Love affective~ 😏
Yusuke: I do to some extent.
Yusuke: But she could never reach the status of true beauty and magnificence as you do in my very heart, Futaba Sakura.
Futaba: iyggbtt ft jgchj ft ykjghikndfonnf
Yusuke: Futaba!?
Tae: I wouldn't worry about her too much, kid.
Tae: Texts like that mostly indicates your partner blushing up a storm right now. Common occurrence really.
Mona: You made Sae blush during a text before, haven't you?
Tae: Guilty as charged~ 😉
Omega: Common occurrence is an incredible understatement considering the fiftieth times Rouge would make Knuckles blush in their texting conversation
Lavenza: I've made Mona-Chan blush twentieth times on our texts!~
Mona: Sufeeszxgy Lavenza! They don't need to know that here!
Lavenza: Oops!~
Lavenza: Sorry my love!~
Futqba: INARIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Futaba: At least warn a girl before u start making her cheeks flare up like that!
Futuba: I nearly dropped my phone on the floor cuz of u!!
Yusuke: Apologies, Futaba.
Yusuke: I never realized my text would give you that much of a reaction. Hope you are well.
Futaba: Yeah, I'm fine don't worry about it.
Futaba: I feel a lot better now knowing our favorite lover kitty boi here is wayyy more of a blushing mess than I am~ 😏
Mona: Oh shut up!
Mona: At least I don't carelessly drop my phone on the ground after receiving a compliment!
Futaba: Better than getting flustered over twenty times in the row!
Mona: IT HAPPENED SEPARATELY!
Futaba: Press D for Doubt!~
Omega: D
Mona: OMEGA DON'T HUMOR HER!!
Omega: How else do you expect me make Futaba feel better more than she currently is?
Futaba: AWWWW!~ Love u Big Guy!!~ 😊 😊
Omega: 👍 👍
Mona: Oh barf.
Lavenza: Morgana, be nice
Lavenza: So Futaba-Chan, how exactly were you able to afford this game?
Tae: Yeah, I heard they're crazy expensive
Futaba: Oh I just saved a few money I have left on pocket
Futaba: Add thay with the money I've earned winning another bet Sojiro and I made a while back ehehehehe!~ 😈
Mona: Oh god. What did you two bet on this time?
Futaba: Well, u see, my kitty bro, to answer that question, allow me to present u all the second of the spendid news we have today
Futaba: Guess who about to get hitch in the near future?
Futaba: Here's a hint: it's the one couple who's been acting like a married one since the day they became a thing!~
Mona: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Tae: Is it who I think it is?
Lavenza: Ren-Ren and Makoto are going to get married!?~
Futaba: Ren-Ren/Makoto AND Ann/Shiho are both getting hitched!~
Futaba: And the best part about all of this is.....Makot.and Shiho are the ones gonna do the propose!~
Tae: Damn really? And here I thought Guinea Pig would be the one to do it lol
Mona: Wait, is that what you guys been betting on?
Mona: See who gets to propose first?
Futaba: Yeeeup!~
Futaba: Victory couldn't be any sweeter
Omega: Congratulations and wedding gifts will be in order when the time is set to motion
Futaba: Ooh Omega! Wanna share a gift with me to give?
Futaba: I wanna consider this thx for being the best robot bro ever!~ ☺
Omega: I would be honored ☺
Lavenza: Awwwwww~
Tae: Adorable
Mona: Still barf
Lavenza: Mona!
Yusuke: Just to be certain. Makoto and Shiho-san are the ones that are going to propose, yes?
Futaba: That's what i said!~ Possibly later this year actually. Why?
Yusuke: Oh I was planning on informing the others on this glorious news.
Futaba: Sweet!
Futaba: Just don't mention any of this Ren and Ann. It's a secret for them to find out on their own
Yusuke: Roger.
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Meanwhile at Okmura Residence.........
Ryuji: (Immediately Gets Up From his Seat Along With his Girlfriend, Haru) HOLY SHIT!
Haru: (Clasps her Hands Together With Happiness and Excitement in her Eyes) They're getting married!?~
Ryuji: It's finally happening!~
Haru: I'm so happy for all of them!~
The couple hugs each other before hopping around and cheering in rejoice over the exciting news.
Haru: This is truly wonderful!~
Ryuji: I know, right!? About damn time those lovebirds get hitched!
Haru: There's so much to plan and prepare for- ('GASPS') (Grab Hold of her Boyfriend's Shoulders) RYUJI! We need to find ourselves the perfect wedding gifts for both parties ASAP-
Ryuji: (Gently Place his Hand Onto Haru's Arm, Helping her Calm Down a Bit) Woah, woah. Easy there, hun, relax. They said they'll propose later this year, right? We have all the time in the world to get ready by then.
Haru: ( Sigh in a Bit of Relief') If you're certain. I just hope the presents we pick out for them will be at least presentable. (Grabs her Chin While Thinking) I wonder if Yusuke is doing an open art commission at this time......
Ryuji: It's possible. If not, I could always try convincing him to- (Etes Suddenly Begins to Widened Before Facepalming Himself and Groaning) Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit.........
Haru: (Starts Getting Worried) What's wrong?
Ryuji: I just remembered the bet he abd I made a while back on which is gonna propose. And guess who now owes the guy fifty bucks?
Haru: How much do you have now? I could help you pay it off.
Ryuji: (Takes His Wallet Out of his Pants Pocket and Opens it Before Looking For Something Inside) I got like....twenty bucks left I think? (Turns to Haru) But you really don't have to go out of your way to help me.
Haru: (Gives Ryuji a Reassuring Smile) True, but I don't mind at all. (Forms a Playful Smirk on her Face) If you so something for me in return~
Ryuji: Up! (Smirks Back) There's that catch I've been looking for. What you want in return?
Haru: Ohh nothing grand~ (Hugs Ryuji Again) I just want to spend the rest of the evening here with the love of my life~ Talk over dinner, movie, under the stars..... (Starts Smirking Seductively) Maybe doing something more sensual afterwards if you behave well enough~
Ryuji: ('Heh') Sounds like hell of a good compromise to me. You got yourself deal, gorgeous~
Haru: Good~ (Gives Ryuji a Kiss on the Lips) Pleasure doing business with you my dear~
Ryuji: Ditto~
The couple resume back to their making out session, having it yurn more passionate real fast.
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asordinaryppl · 3 months ago
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A3! Main Story: Part 4 - Act 15: PAINFUL RE:BAKE - Episode 2: Portrait / Keiku Karashina
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— Anything will do. I’m just lookin’ for something that’s easy to understand.
Everything in my life is boring and tasteless. Then one day, I realized I wasn’t as sensitive as other people.
If something’s sweet, I need it to be so sweet you’d puke. I don’t care for wasabi, but I do like karashi. (1) I like everything to the extreme, whether we're talking sweet or spicy.
I have a hard time feeling anything at all. Not only taste, but everything.
I’m not good at this non-verbal communication thing, I always have to think… either about how I can communicate what I think to others… Or about figuring out what everyone means but doesn’t say. It’s a hassle, it doesn’t make sense, it pisses me off.
In your teens, you’re packed in with others your age whether you like it or not, and you’re forced to do everything in groups. It makes me feel like there’s nothing fulfilling in life.
Life’s full of things that are hard to understand.
I don’t get how people can just go on with their lives in this incomprehensible world like it’s nothing.
That’s why, I started lookin’ for easy to understand tastes… And easy to understand communication.
For example, something like–
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Rough-looking guy: –gh
Keiku: … Comm’s done and over with.
[Phone notification blip]
Keiku: …
momo: “log in as soon as u see this!”
Keiku: ?
Iv has joined the chat Kar has joined the chat Kar: suuup shiki has joined the chat shiki: did something happen? momo: you won’t believe it, something crazy just happened! momo: idk how, but i got a famous influencer to join my troupe! shiki: that’s great news! congratulations! Iv: oooo grats Kar: who’s the influencer? momo: have you heard of ibukichi? shiki: my friends follow them Kar: i think i’ve heard of em momo: i never thought someone this famous would join! i’m shook! shiki: do you know what made them join? momo: just like me, they watched mankai company’s play and wanted to start acting! it’s like fate! momo: mankai company's tsuzuru-san also promised to write us a script if we get two more members! we’re THIS close!
Keiku: … Seriously?
momo: so, how about now? will you guys give joining the troupe another thought? Kar: naaah shiki: i’m fine with watching, but participating is another thing entirely, sorry momo: that’s what i thoughttt… momo: will you come watch if we manage to form a proper troupe and start performing then? momo: i want to meet you guys irl! Kar: nop shiki: i’m interested, but idk about meeting in person… i’ll definitely be supporting you from behind the scenes Iv: ^ thiiis Kar: gl tho
Keiku: Welp, we can't meet anyways.
Keiku: (If he ends up being too persistent, I’ll get pissed off and cut him off… Actually, I should just do that now.)
Keiku: (Texting is a chill and easy to understand communication method. It’s straightforward, with no hidden meanings.)
Keiku: (Doesn't hafta be with these guys though…)
Keiku: …
Keiku: (Well, whatever.)
[Phone ringing]
Friend A: “Wassuuup?”
Keiku: Lemme stay the night.
Friend A: “Sure thing, but are you not gonna go home again?”
Keiku: Ain’t ever goin’ back.
Friend A: “Quit lyin’.”
Keiku: (This meaningless back and forth is easy too but…)
Keiku: (... I don’t know what he’s thinkin’ from the other end of the phone, and I don’t get why he always lets me stay over, but it’s whatever.)
Keiku: (Well, I’ve found a place to crash for tonight, that’s good enough. No probs here.)
Rough-looking guy: Wait…
Keiku: ?
Rough-looking guy: Tell me your damn name…
Keiku: Oops, totally slipped my mind. TY.
Keiku: I’m… Nachi Komada of “Wolf”~!
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(1) karashi (japanese mustard) is made from crushed mustard seeds mixed with horseradish and is much, much spicier than western mustard
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