#sweet-milky-tea705

[skunkes]

Thought you might want to see him

you thought correctly kind of obsessed wit him tbh

[ocudeus]

what a day...

hello fellow concerned small cat sitting on a miniature black armchair staring into space

Hello fellow concerned small cat sitting on a miniature black armchair lamp staring into space

[lord-shitbox]

thx for tag @raeygina-george

Game: take this uquiz && this picrew

tagging @mysandwichranaway @egyptianwalk @sweet-milky-tea705 @shionin @halfbit @deathbyworm & whoever else wants to do it!! sorry if you've already been tagged in this lol

[whereporygon]

The other day I was talking to @vaultureculture about Kuras' having a bit of owl in his design and that made me look for his 'biblically' accurate form because my memory was fuzzy, but my brain had been cooking for a while already and I needed answers.

After looking at his real form, I have to wonder: are angels in this world really this grotesque, or is it just Kuras?

screenshot by @sweet-milky-tea705

If so, is this disfigurement a punishment given before he, willfully, decided to ostricize himself, or is it the effect of him being away from his 'exalted origins' for so long?

His real body seems to stand between rotting corpse and an alien figure - a carcass well-past rigor mortis of an otherwordly creature, yet somehow this thing feels oddly... alive, almost if it were an empty exoskeleton clinging to life out of sheer will or even spite. Or perhaps it is meant to mirror the very essence of this world of decay in it's full, blunt, raw glory.

Maybe it's the effect of his immeasurable guilt, corroding his very essence. Just what did this angel do, or perhaps did not do, to deserve eternal purgatory? What is necessary for a divine being to decide for themselves that they deserve such fate?

Was it even his idea? What if it's somebody else's will that Kuras is carrying out as his own, ever true and loyal to his role as a messenger to the very end? How much of all of this is something he actually wants and thinks by himself he ought to do in order to purge whatever wrongdoing of his?

A MC with The Unnamed background seems to know Kuras (or at least seems to be in tune with a being like him), and a familiarity between the two is hinted at in the demo. Is Kuras always this open with everybody, or is it just with MC? Why was he so familiar with us, to the point he even laughs and MC reacts to his touch like they remember it? Does he just feel that much at ease around us or do we actually know each other, somehow?

What is going on with Kuras?

Is his body decaying due to heavy shame and guilt, or is it just like that, a horrifyingly indecipherable view to anything mundane?

Or is it standing in between worlds, in the limbo between holy and corrupt, never forgetting the past but also never looking forward to the future, that is pulling him apart?

[6okuto]

5 tracks

rules: put in 5 tracks you listen to, then tag whoever you feel like tagging to do the same

YIPPEE thank u 4 the tag @dira333 🙆🏻‍♀️🫶 ones i'm currently #rockingwith

nails like god - mccafferty

celestial revenge - fangbanger

good luck, babe! - chappell roan :3c

forever you - anjali taneja

maine - noah kahan

srsly No Pressure tags. @reverie-starlight @satorisoup @khalixvitae @seiwas @koyukiki @sweet-milky-tea705 🙂‍↕️👍

[vaultureculture]

A little Yasenia for @sweet-milky-tea705 !!!

[heraxic]

request. @sweet-milky-tea705 ‘s last legacy oc Mollie, somewhat in the style of the game’s cgs. Hope you like it, she is so fun to draw:)

[ratt-teeth]

@sweet-milky-tea705 Hope you don't mind me making a whole post about this, but this would probably get too long for replies and I figured this was a good opportunity to share some experiences and advice for anyone who might be interested in working the faire circuit~

Disclaimer before we get started, I wanna be sure to mention that everyone's faire experience will be different, and I can only speak to what my experience has been like. At the time of this post, I've been on the road about 10 months now and am by no means an expert, but have gotten input from my partners who have been doing this longer than me.

This is gonna be a long post, so buckle up!

Intro

So let's cover the basics. If you already have experience working your local faire, you may already know some of this, but it's always good to refresh.

Most, if not all, ren faires are privately owned, with different owners for each show. While some folks work directly for the faire in positions such as clean-up crew, ticket booth, and (in most cases) food sales, a big chunk of people you see work for individual vendors; the shop and game booths that make up most of the faire. Think of it kind of like a mall: the faire is the mall itself, and the booths are the stores. Each booth has an owner, manager, and employees.

Most of these employees consist of road rennies (like me!) Many of us are essentially contract workers, and will work different gigs for different shows, depending on which vendors need employees. It's not uncommon for rennies to have their hands in a bunch of different pies.

Two other types of workers you'll encounter at every faire are Cast and Performers. While these two positions sound very similar, there is actually a distinction. The cast are like the face-characters at Disney. They walk around the site in-character and bring life to the faire. These are roles like the royal court, town drunk, and, at some faires, fantasy creatures such as fairies. Many of these positions are filled by local actors who only work one show.

Performers are the ones who put on the stage shows. Musicians, comedians, sideshow acts, and jousters are all performers. They have a set schedule with a number of shows they do each day. Many performers are also road rennies who travel show-to-show full time.

Now that we have a general overview of who makes up a ren faire, let's get into some of the nitty-gritty.

Travel

Traveling for work means reliable transportation is incredibly important. If you don't drive, or have a travel companion that drives, a life on the road will not be impossible, but it will be much more difficult. I, personally, don't drive, but my partners do, so I consulted them for the majority of this section.

When spending so much time on the road, you're gonna want to keep up on routine vehicle maintenance, oil changes, tire pressure, and tread. It's best to keep a roadside emergency kit with things like jumper cables, extra windshield wipers, flat tire repair kit, and a flashlight. If it's possible for you, it's also a good idea to get AAA, as well as have some money tucked away for any emergency repairs.

Look up your routes ahead of time to figure out travel time and what states you'll be driving through. Every state's road laws are different, so look up and get a basic gist of the different laws of the states you'll be in. Try to give yourself plenty of wiggle room with your scheduling; things like traffic, rest stops, and bad weather can add more time to your trip than you think.

You'll also want to plan to arrive on site at least a few days before opening day to give yourself time to set up, get settled in, and familiarize yourself with the camp and faire grounds.

Camping

Most faires have some sort of on-site camping for employees. The rules and regulations vary a bit for each faire, so I encourage looking up the rules ahead of time for the specific festival you'll be attending. Nearly every faire will have camping fees that must be paid to stay on site; while some employers will cover these fees on behalf of their employees, not all will, so it's best to check with your employer about this. If you will be the one paying your own camping fees, make sure you have your payment ready when you check in at the office. If you are traveling with a pet, most sites will also require an additional pet fee.

After you check in, you will likely be assigned a camping spot by the campground director. (Some sites will allow you to choose your campsite, but don't hedge all your bets on this.)

When picking out a tent for camping, remember that this is what you will be living in for the run of the show; while some tents are great for a little weekend camping trip, they don't fare well when you're living in them for weeks to months at a time. Larger tents (8-12 person) are gonna be the best to ensure there's enough room for you and your belongings. Try to avoid dome-shaped tents, as they tend not to do as well in bad weather. The stakes that come with the tent are usually pretty garbage, so definitely buy some heavier duty ones.

Do not drop a ton of money on an expensive-ass tent. It will never be worth it. Even the most expensive tent is not meant to be lived in full-time, and it WILL eventually break and you will have wasted your money. Walmart has plenty of decent, affordable tents that work just as well. We go through about 2-3 tents a year due to weather damage and general wear-and-tear. Have a basic tent repair kit on hand for little fixes, but learn to accept when you just gotta toss it.

Besides a tent, here's a list of some equipment you'll definitely want to have while camping:

Battery powered lights and lanterns (and extra batteries)

A cooler for drinks and food

A cot or air mattress

Power bank; we recommend the one pictured below from Walmart, since it has built-in jumper cables and air compressor

Plenty of bottled water

Propane space heater for cold months

Tarps (you'll want one over the entirety of your tent for better rain and sun protection, as well as heat retention when it gets cold)

A small folding table (trust me, you'll want a flat surface)

Campgrounds will also usually have some type of shower house, but you'll still want to stock up on bottled water for drinking, brushing your teeth, washing your hands, etc. Also, a lot of camp showers are... not great. I definitely recommend looking up gyms or truck stops near site for a better bathing experience.

Mentally prepare for bad weather. It will happen, and it will suck, and you might lose some belongings. Come to peace with it.

Camping can be really stressful, from setting up your tent, to keeping your shit dry when it rains, to shitting in a hot port-o-potty. You will get frustrated, and you will cry. It comes with the territory. We've literally all been there, just remember it's not the end of the world, and things will be okay.

Community and Etiquette

Living in a campground means you're gonna be sharing a space with all kinds of people. Most of them you'll get along with, and some you won't. It's life.

Overall, it will benefit you to be friendly and social. Community is a big thing for us, and we often consider ourselves a big weird family. Reputation is absolutely everything, and your reputation will dictate how you fare in this environment. Word travels fast in these circles, and a bad reputation will prevent you from making friends, forming connections, and getting work. Networking and word-of-mouth are your ticket to staying on the road.

Easiest way to stay off of everyone's shitlist is to just be courteous and follow some basic rules:

All sites have a speed limit (usually 5mph) FOLLOW IT. This goes for the campgrounds as well as the faire site. Don't go haulin' ass around the grounds, it's wildly unsafe for everyone on foot, and it tears up the dirt roads.

Campgrounds also have Quiet Hours. Usually like 10pm-7am, but these also vary by site. Don't be the dick blasting music and shouting during quiet hours. Some people are trying to sleep, and may even have kids that go to bed early. It's super rude and you will 100% get reported to the camp director.

If you have a pet, basic pet etiquette applies. Pets must be leashed/tethered at all times when outside. Yes, even your cat. No one cares if you cat hates their harness, leave them at home then. Make sure you pick up after your pet as well, no one wants to step in shit on their way to the bathroom at 2am. If your pet is loud/untrained/unruly, it sucks, but it's best for everyone if you leave them home.

Keep communal areas clean. No one wants to pick up after you.

You'll be surprised that I have to say it, but don't take/touch stuff that doesn't belong to you without express permission.

Remember that this is all a shared space, with all the benefits and difficulties that come with that. You'll deal with some things you normally wouldn't. You'll be sharing a toilet with dozens of people, some more hygienic than others. You'll hear people stumbling home drunk, arguing, having sex. We live in nylon sacks 10 feet from each other, it happens, and you'll have to get used to it. But on the flipside, you'll also have some rad times. Most people are super rad and chill, and ready to lend a hand when needed. From helping pitch a tent, to sharing food and resources, to just being stellar company. Folks are always planning fun community events, so don't be afraid to get involved and have fun.

In addition, make sure to join in the online faire communities as well. If you don't have a facebook, or haven't used yours in years, it's time to dust it off. Every faire has a facebook page, as well as a private group for participants and campers. Most announcements are posted in these groups, as well as tons of community resources, so you'll absolutely want to join.

Work Life

Like I've said before, every employer is different, and will have different duties and ways of doing things, so you'll want to talk to your boss about what both of your expectations are to make sure you're all on the same page.

Most jobs on the road pay cash, so keep in mind that you'll likely be missing out on normal job benefits.

Each job will also have different expectations for garb; some will expect you to have your own, while others (mostly clothing shops) will require you to wear garments sold from the booth. Either way, you'll want to have appropriate garb for all types of weather. We're working outside, rain, snow, or shine, so you'll want to have work clothes you'll be comfortable in.

Some jobs will offer different types of week work for extra compensation. These are usually things like restocking, doing inventory, or making products. Week work is typically voluntary, but it's good to pick some up, since money can get tight on the road. If your employer doesn't offer any week work, you can always ask around if anyone else needs help during the week. This is totally common, and you can get the chance to learn some new skills.

While it may seem like an easy-breezy gig where you "only work two days a week," remember that this is still very much a job and should be treated as such. It can be a very fun job where we get to be creative and goofy, but if you slack off or treat it like one big party, people will notice, and they will not appreciate it. It is a lot of hard, sweaty work, but it is wildly rewarding.

General Tips and Cautions

There will be Drama™️. You get enough feral weirdos together in a shared space for long enough, and shit WILL go down. Do your best to stay out of it, it will keep you sane.

While this life is very fun and rewarding, it is also very mentally and physically demanding. You will likely experience burnout. Make sure you schedule some downtime into your circuit. December is the most common time to take a few weeks off, as there are less faires going on, and most folks want to enjoy the holidays.

Most festivals have horrible phone service. At some sites, you'll have to leave site completely to get enough signal to check your phone. Be prepared to go into town fairly regularly.

General motto is "prepare for the worst, hope for the best." Disasters can happen. But that's when it's great to have a community to lean on. Learn to roll with the punches.

[karokawwo]

HI here's @sweet-milky-tea705 s oc yasenia bc i wanted to doodle her bc she's so silly and i lieka her 🥰

[alittleannihilati0n]

@urlocalqueer thanks for the tag!

rules: tag nine people you want to get to know better

last song: Find Comfort in Yourself by Midtown

last show: The Owl House (I mean it's not done but it'll be a while before anything new will be out that I can watch)

currently watching: uhhh, I mean I've been to busy to be consistent, but I'm finally working my way through Clone Wars

currently reading: again, I've been crazy busy, but I've been reading a lot of poetry, and I've been carrying around We've All Seen Helena in hopes of rereading it.

current obsession: definitely my chem, and like hairpin trigger for bursts of obsession about star wars, fall out boy, and poetry.

(no pressure) tagging: @standing-in-v-formation , @mychemvampires , @gghoulishdelight , @sheskindaperfecttryhardboys , @weenhands , @urhopelesshair , @mikaniiiii , @fierrochaseist4t . @sweet-milky-tea705 +anybody else who wants to!

[ocudeus]

i was tagged by my dear @norsferatu 🧛

rules: shuffle your repeat playlist and post the first ten tracks, then tag ten ppl

Glass Animals - Gooey

Lloyd - All I Need (slowed + reverb)

j-Hope - Daydream

Chase Icon - Call Your Mom

KUTE - Techno Killa

Mystery Skulls - Hellbent

Chase Atlantic - Slow Down

Kali Uchis - Moonlight

ODD EYE CIRCLE - Air Force One

BANKS - Gimme

yay we are so spotifyless youtube premiumless in this house 😍

I tag the mewchuuals (no pressure!): @gatarom @renuin @8-bit-space @cp-carnea @cringeworth @evangeliom @sweet-milky-tea705 @chickiefoo @tokyuus @somehowradio

[sweet-milky-tea705]

Dear mutual Sweet-milky-tea705, I am sending you this message to spread the true about your recent words...

I would def beat you in a fight.

With my most sincere affection,

dreamty.

Its going downnnn. You, me, denny's parking lot, a warm summers day and a trip to the beach. I bring a basket of snacks and you bring a sheet to sit on. We stay until the sun sets and walk down the pier to gaze into the watery abyss freckled by the endless stars above.. What what were we talking about again

[lord-shitbox]

Tagged by @sweet-milky-tea705 !

Prompt: shuffle your on repeat playlist on spotify and list the ten that play!

kantannakoto ft. SKY-HI (the oral cigarettes)

夢は夜ひらく [yume wa yoru hiraku] (keiko fuji)

どしゃぶりの雨の中で [doshaburi no ame no naka de] (akiko wada)

kizukeyo baby (the oral cigarettes)

voices (against the current)

72 - lolita as roxy (foreign gnomes, kitcaliber)

truth or dare (emily osment)

新宿の女 [shinjuku no onna] (keiko fuji)

京都から博多まで [kyoto kara hakata made] (keiko fuji)

brutus (the buttress)

tagging ummm @raeygina-george @maliciouswhiteboy @hatsune-yeetku @halfbit @shionin @mysandwichranaway & anyone else who'd like to participate :3!

please make a separate post so the reblog chain doesnt get super long! love yall <3

[6okuto]

hai everypony. used some of u and ur ocs as my muses for a little (big) (rough) spread :3 So u know u r perceived and enjoyed.

if ur surprised because we don't talk um. i recognize ur user and or did some tag lurking so. hey... um. Hey...... tags and notes under the cut!

@khalixvitae - KHALIX ! do not know this guy At All but i decided to mix things up and use him!! if u have any thoughts to share abt vil i'm all ears! >__<

@sweet-milky-tea705 - JAYCE! yasenia. smoking duck gif. is anything else needed 2 say... i didn't forget her ears i just. upside down. hair. and. giuspelazpe

@koyukiki - Leon Kennedy. LMAO he's literally the most random guy on here. "why hoseok da bus driver" vibe LIKEHEEBFHSB but u know. hiii koyuki!!

@shobvrry - wehehehe... hiii friend,, little shoto for u!! :3 do u like the placement of frozen joke bear. get it. bc. because. he. and. get it

@dira333 - kENMA!! this is evidently Not the thing i wanted to give u but. this has taken a while and i actually want 2 redo the other thing so. haii dira!! \o/

@satorisoup - tHe Only self ship other than me on here. based it on ur existing self ship comms and picrews.. R ur eyes green. like. ..IMCRYING . ROCK ON LENE!

@last0bread - !! azalea has SUCH a cool + unique design!! she's also quite satisfying to draw?? LOL. i also like doodling flowers so thanks for letting me do that :3 🩷 /silly

@mustddart - oh my god i didn't know u changed users and just got so scared. I rock w these guys. i don't know their dynamic i based it solely on this post (& it being percy) but I ROCK W THEM!!! U r one of the people i recognize by user btw. Hiiii stay awesome!!!! 🩷🩷

@luv-indigo - SOOO lovely!! loved reading about nadine and seeing her in each step ^__^ !! i recognize u by user too. Haiii all ur art and ocs r super nice and cool!!! 🙆🏻‍♀️🩷

@vaultureculture - bro i am rocking w this design so hard. elvia is stunning like okkk???!! leander i see u. i get u 🙂‍↕️🔥 phlomis is also Awesome i love the dynamics and story going on IM ROCKING SO HEAVY!!

@kandy-katz - omg. i did the chibi first and by the time i got to the last empty space i realized sol was the only one who was a sole (haha) chibi and !! 😭 i felt so bad bc his full design is SO SO cool so he's here twice. HE'S AWESOME!! 🩷🙆🏻‍♀️

@dreamtydraw - smoking duck gif. apple bag trio.. lOVE THEM!! 🩷💌 wasn't originally gonna do all 3 but i saw this pose and thought it was silly and fun.. yeagh. all ur ocs are always so lovely and unique!!! everypony reading this go check dreamty on itch.io and play all 5 games NOW!!!

@evanox - SARA RAAAHHHH!!!! saraahhhhh!!.???? haha get it. ...just looks like i spelt ur name wrong. Let's carry on. MAEHWA!!! 😭🩷🩷 worked off jayce's art I hope she looks ok. sage is drunk and saying something stupid /affectionate Idk what.. hehe she's lovely!!

@anonymous-eggy - Big Fan of masks and i love this one. HIS DESIGN IS SO FUN!! i finished drawing them the fastest fr fr i want that shirt so bAD and their hair is so nice yeahh i rock w az HEAVY!! 🩷🩷

@someiicecube - cannot overstate how heavy i rock w esther. u hooked me at an awesome stunning design and reeled me in w reading too many romance books and wishing it was him. so me. SO COOL!!! 🩷🩷

da process........

yeahgh. 👍 i wud like to draw some for real in the future but actually if i draw anything in the next few days my brain will explodeo.

[karokawwo]

last line tag game !!

rules: in a new post, show the last line you wrote (or drew) and tag as many people as there are words (or however many you like).

ausgahs.. thank you @sweet-milky-tea705 for the tag... all i've drawn and written about is sashey sorry

"That little demon? I’ve only fought with him, he was beating up one of my guys so I stepped in. Haven’t crossed him since—after the beating he got I doubt he wants to see me again, anyways."

i'll just tag @celosiaceo...

[lord-shitbox]

song for every letter of ur URL tag game! ty @sweet-milky-tea705 for tag :)

L - love don't (adam lambert)

O - oh oh oh sexy vampire (disko warp)

R - ryuusei (mucc)

D - death of an executioner (pierce the veil)

S - sleep (mcr)

H - he's so good (trash boat)

I - icarus (bastille)

T - tonchinkan feast (pinocchio p)

B - baka mitai (taxi driver edition)

O - occam's razor (ferry)

X - cannot for the life of me think of a song that starts with x. so kizukeyo baby (oral cigarettes)

tagging @raeyginageorge @mysandwichranaway @deathbyworm @licookie & anyone else who wants to do it <3<3