#they get a tentative tag now

[samtrapani]

i just remembered, doesn't mikhail call niko baby at one point when you show up for a mission... (honestly, although this is certainly interesting in a certain context, it's also hilarious to think he just calls people baby habitually)

he does?? god i need to replay and look for it >:3c

faustin definitely calls people baby habitually thank you for that :3 the little shock of it never wears off for niko, but also now i'm just wondering where he picked it up, why he picked it up, and well. well, that's real cute mikhail ;A;

(there's mikhail's casual, "i-call-everyone-baby" baby and then there's "baby-you're-my-baby-say-it" mitski baby of his)

[odd-chips]

(Tents fingers) So I've had a very indulgent Lethal Company OC concept on the mind for a while, and now that I've drawn it, of course it's spiraled into a 80+ panel comic HILJKFD

Employee names are tentative right now, but they go by Cap'n, Kid (shortie, actual name is Scoot), Skeets (tall one, short for Skeeter) and Mav (wide one, goes by that or Maverick). Genders are also tentative, but I'm warming up to the idea of them all being women with Kid being the only boy!

Value keys for the comic are under the cut, along with some story beats/thumbnails and the uncensored version of Cap'n's injuries from the attack! (It's sketchy, but it is drawn gore so be warned!)

[mblue-art]

"—matsukawa, quit pushing me down, asshat!" "nah." "i will kick your shins bro do not test me—"

alt. ver. before the redraw (bc i still kinda like this 😔)

[knifesxedge]

OUT OF CURIOSITY. would there be interest in a Danger Days Big Bang? i’ve never hosted an event of that size & would probably be looking for a co-mod with some experience BUT. i know we have talented artists and writers in this community and i feel like we might benefit from an organized event :]

[clowningcrows]

it’s crazy how much having a safe place to be yourself and express your identity and personality and interests, both online and irl, can change your will to live. honestly.

[cosmogyros]

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[varlaisvea]

My very good headcanon about the whole Khajiit embassy thing during the 2E Interregnum (ESO)

(presented in the form of a WIP snippet. a lot of said WIP is journal entries. 1.2k words. G rated.)

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“As you may have heard, there have been frequent delays and setbacks in building the Khajiiti embassy,” Eymei explained as we began making our way up the long stone stairway to the Altmeri embassy. “It’s been years now, and ground still hasn’t been broken.” 

“This is unsurprising, given who is in charge of building it…”

Eymei rolled her eyes apologetically. “Yes. In fact we in the Thalmor heard rumors that the Altmer ambassadors were deliberately slowing the process, if you can believe that.”

I could, of course.

We stopped momentarily to assess the fashion choices of the rowdy adventurers congregated outside the Undaunted enclave, and Eymei spoke as we watched. “As the de facto cultural stewards of the Dominion, the Thalmor kept receiving items meant for the future embassy. The Mane, Queen Khamira, and other Khajiiti dignitaries have sent all manner of books, documents, artwork, religious artifacts, and cultural pieces.” She paused as we both became distracted by an Argonian with glowing armor. “Some of the goods were even sent in beautiful masterwork caravan wagons. It began to be difficult to store all of it.”

I looked up just in time to avoid being knocked out by an empty mead mug, which had apparently been tossed into the air after being depleted. Eymei and I decided we were not currently drunk enough to be among the Undaunted, and resumed our climb. “Surely, there must be a musty basement or abandoned cave somewhere that you Elves would see fit to stash Khajiiti cultural treasures? Until the embassy gets built, of course.”

“Oh, you Khajiit need not worry; I am certain a leaky barn will eventually be graciously provided,” Eymei said. As we reached the landing of the long stairway, I thought I saw her suppress a smile, but at the time I did not yet know why. “A few of the prominent Baandari clan mothers heard of the tragic construction delays and storage problems, and sent some beautiful high-quality tents—large, weather-resistant, and very durable.”

As she finished speaking, we finally reached the top of the stairs, and there I saw several huge Baandari bazaar tents set up on the lawn of the Altmeri embassy! Ah ha! Oh, it lightened my heart immediately! “How did the Elves ever allow this? How could this happen?”

“An outrage, no?” Eymei folded her arms across her chest and shook her head. “As you can well imagine, such disrespect for proper procedure has me incensed,” she said, with the prim Altmeri seriousness she employs only when she is not serious. “The rumor is that the Khajiiti immigrants who had transported the tents here came up with the plan. Supposedly, they recruited the help of a couple of Eyes of the Queen, some Vinedusk Rangers, and a few sympathetic Altmer from the Thalmor.” Oh? I nudged her with my elbow, and she smirked at me, but quickly returned her gaze to the tents and resumed her disapproving Altmeri stare. “Of course, one never can say exactly how these things happen! One morning, all of Elden Root simply awoke to a brand new Khajiiti embassy.”

And it is actually quite an impressive embassy! The largest tent is truly massive, larger than some of the buildings on the embassy grounds. Inside it was beautifully appointed with wooden platform floors and waxed-canvas walls to keep out the Valenwood rains; a relaxing communal meeting space with Elsweyri rugs, cushions, and furniture. Under another of the tents, opulently carved and colorfully painted traveling merchant wagons were open to display their contents: a few carts made up a decently-sized library, another two housed exhibits of Khajiiti woodcarving and sculpture, and another held an impressive number of temple artifacts from all over Elsweyr. Another tent housed offices and embassy services—it really was functioning completely as an embassy!

Surrounding the main tents, there were several smaller tents and carts where chefs were cooking Khajiiti food, and artisans were selling their handicrafts. There were musicians performing, children running around, and people laughing and playing games on the lawn—this is what I loved most! Of course an unsanctioned embassy that rankles Elves is a testament to sleek Khajiiti cleverness, but Khajiiti cleverness is to be expected, yes? The lively atmosphere was the genuine treasure; a true slice of home. If I’d closed my eyes, I could imagine I was in Riverhold. What a beautiful thing to find in Elden Root!

When I turned to Eymei, she was grinning wildly at my reaction, waiting for me to say something.

“It is… the closest thing I have felt to walking through Riverhold’s marketplace,” I said, and I could not fully mask the sound of sadness in my throat. We both looked at the ground for a moment; it will be a long time before it is safe for this one to return to Riverhold... But, I did not want to be sad in such a place! And anyway, to be truthful, I have found it more difficult to remain sad around Eymei. I will not tell her this. “Have you eaten at these carts? Is the food good?”

Eymei looked sheepish. “Heh, I have eaten here a few times, but… I am… trying to… uh… develop a taste for sweet cuisine,” she said, “so it is hard for me to say whether the food is good.” 

This was so adorable to me! I will not tell her this. I laughed, and she looked away in embarrassment! Bright Moons, dear Eymei, why ever would you be trying to cultivate a taste for Khajiiti food? Ha, what a beautiful thing to find in Elden Root.

The embassy has become a popular spot for people of all races to congregate in the evenings. I can see why—it is hard to beat the location, ha! Apparently complaints from the Altmeri ambassadors—about the noise, the food smells, the rambunctious children, the merchants, the music—have largely gone unheard. Eymei said she’d heard that the Chief Ambassador went as far as appealing to both King Camoran and Queen Ayrenn, but so far has had difficulty receiving a response. 

It is the perfect Khajiiti embassy, yes? As an embassy should, it brings about greater cultural understanding, and in this case, celebrates the Khajiiti ability to inhabit many truths at once. It is a monument, yet built as if on shifting sands. Although it exists, it also does not exist—after all, ground still has yet to be broken on the embassy! As we always do, Khajiit make a fine art of standing conspicuously in places we are not wanted. Yet, there, one feels Khajiiti hospitality—Khajiit can be true ambassadors; we have brought the best things about Elsweyr to the people of Elden Root. Let’s see the Elves build us a structure of stone which can accomplish that!

[blueheartedwolf]

I wish I could find a doctor that wants to find out what’s actually wrong with me instead of recommending prescriptions to address the symptoms. I’m so tired of being recommended ibuprofen for debilitating pain. Tired of relaying my medical history to a new doctor and getting the same furrowed brow and shrugging shoulders I get every time. Tired of having so-called medical professionals ask why I need a cane if I’m able to walk down their clinic hallway without it. When will someone fucking help me?

[always-a-joyful-note]

Okay so I'm watching Fight for My Way and realising some things.

One is that I really, really enjoy it when you have a friendship that's so strong, you can commit small criminal acts against each other (sometimes, you just have to pinch your friend's nose until he gives up his seat on the bus to you. Or strangle your bff until she stops with the aegyo).

Another is that romance that's based off friendship where the two people have goals and dreams independent of each other, are just so.....special? It's like "I'm not choosing my goals or this romance. I'm not even making it about both. We're just people with dreams and lives and struggles and one of them happens to be this stupid love" (so far, anyway....sparks haven't fully fluttered yet and it's absolutely hilarious to watch them be so angry that the other is sparking The Feelings in them). And I'm not reallyyyyy into many romances (I tend to read a lot and a lot of romances where both are treated like people), but it really is kinda nice to see that

Also, I LOVE that wanting to be a spouse is treated a valid dream, as much as wanting to be an anchorwoman or mma fighter or whatever Jooman has going on.

Finally, I think that the biggest flaw in these "treat both of them like people" romances is that when you stick them in tropes (like the guys fighting over girl trope), it's gonna be awkward.

Either way, love the banter. Love the fact that they're bullying each other relentlessly. Dynamic is peak....

[lightgriffinsect]

idk how to explain this but psychic gives me toxic chill male bsf vibes

[morninkim]

redrew an old oc for funsies bc i wanna revive her story and world

Ruriko Ishino - JUMP Stinger

[carnival-core]

Oh yea like I said I've been watching the Black Butler anime with my boyfriend (will not be watching s2 bc I've been told it's not canon and would just annoy me so I don't mind spoilers on it) and smth I will say about it so far is Ignoring the fact Sebaciel is gross to begin with besides the one dress scene there's been nothing even vaguely resembling chemistry so I can't wrap my head around what the appeal even ever was . Like even in a hypothetical where Ciel is like 18 (I'd prob still find the ship kinda weird but not as abhorent) their dynamic does just feel like World's Most Mid Father and his brat child

[valiant-portabella-pirkko]

... bit the bullet and snagged the last couple armor pieces I'll need for Flourish AU Mai Trin, so as long as I save up enough gold -> gems I'll finally be able to get her made next character slot sale. :)

[unrestrainedbalderdash]

RIP Allison Hammond

[victormcdicktor]

Please stop and listen.

When I ask you all to do everything you can, it is not a suggestion.

Nour's posts often get thousands upon thousands of notes, however somehow he hasn't received any donations in 2 whole hours and even before then only received them sparsely.

I understand that some people truly, honest to God cannot donate and to those people I hold absolutely no contempt. I myself have no bank account or job so have only been able to donate to a few USD campaigns by converting old birthday money to giftcards.

But, that's the thing, right? Not to over-inflate my own contributions, but despite my own situation I have still been able to donate to some people. So, it's clear as fucking day to me that unless ALL of your money goes to bills and food (streaming services don't count, anything recreational DOES NOT COUNT), that you are all making excuses.

Unless you meet the description I previously described, you can donate to Nour. He and his family are in constant danger of dying. They live in a squalid tent with a newborn baby which they are unequipped to take care of properly because they are suffering under a GENOCIDE. READ THE WORD. READ IT AGAIN. I would also like to add that Nour's other child is also struggling to receive basic resources. A single carton of milk is $60 USD, and diapers are $80 a box. They can barely scrape by with what little money they have. Do not grow numb to it and do not grow complacent because millions of people, thousands upon thousands of newborn babies just like Nour and his wife's little son, they are subject to constant displacement, surrounded by bugs and disease, and are literally in danger of starving to DEATH.

You don't need to buy that new game. You don't need that new shirt. You don't need to go see that (LIKELY BDS BOYCOTTED) new movie.

Most if not all of your spending money right now should be going to help Palestinians like Nour and his family. There is no excuse. Plain and simple.

I have nothing else I can say to make you people finally understand the gravity of the situation.

Help him. Now.

$21,377 USD/$45,000

VETTED BY ASSOCIATION

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(sorry for the randomness of the tags, I just used what popped up. If anyone has advice on how to make a good taglist please tell me)

[frigidwife]

how would you continue under these conditions?

even though @hildanasr1 has been fundraising on here for several months and been vetted by mohammed ayesh w gazaevacuationfunds since october 9, her family has barely received any donations.

on top of surviving under constant shelling, losing all sense of stability, living with nine people crammed into a tiny tent afflicted by snakes and insects, struggling to find adequate food every day, and the terror of being pregnant (!!) for the first time when healthcare infrastructure is constantly at the brink of collapse--hilda has to go through the demeaning, frustrating process of navigating tumblr and twitter to ask for help. she endures constant disappointment and annoyance because it's her family's best shot to survive.

this is exhausting. these people are exhausted! what else does she have to do to win our attention and sympathy?

right now her campaign is at €1,391 / €50K. let's get hilda to €2,000 by friday! please ask yourself if you can spare even the price of a coffee.

tagging for reach:

@butchniqabi @northgazaupdates2 @thatsonehellofabird

@killjoycatlady @spelllingandthemysteryschool @brutaliakhoa

@killy @capacity2 @velvetys @dirhwangdaseul

@prisonhannibal @beserkerjewel @wellwaterhysteria @cuntylouis @sergle