#this took like two days

[sailor-tri]

Von karma fam portrait - [WIP]

[cgarttrailsandtails]

Roomies incorrect quotes!

!Swearing, Mentions of Death and other things!

Metal: I have… so much strength inside of me that you don’t even KNOW what I could do! If the world isn’t going to love me then I’ll teach it to fear me instead!

Fleetway: (sarcasticly) oh no, I’m so scared. What would you know about strength? You can’t even walk down the stairs without tumbling forward like a slinky!

Metal: well at least I don’t spend every night without Ebony sobbing on the floor! I bet you don’t even have a war face!

Fleetway: *growls*

Metal: RAAA! See! I’m better! I’m leaving!

Metal: *going down the stairs* ow ow ow ow ow…

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Sink (singing along to California girls): California girls, we’re unforgettable! Daisy dukes bikinis on top! Sun kissed skin-

Metal: Shut the FUCK UP!!

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Sink, to Curse: wait but how old are you?

Curse: wait… guess

Sink: 21

Curse: WHAT!?

Sink, dying from laughter: you said guess…

Curse: THAT WAS SO FAR OFF!

Sink: why are you yelling at me? why are you yelling-

Curse: THAT WASN’T EVEN LIKE, CLOSE! WHAT

Curse: like normally when people play that game they guess like a little bit younger, was that uh the little bit younger guess!?

Sink: yeah, are you like 25?

Curse: WHAT!?!

Sink, after dying once again to laughter: so was I right?

Curse: No! I’m not in my 20s…

Sink: oh, really?

Curse, joking: I’m in my 30s-

Sink: oh I knew it! I was just being nice-

Curse: WHAT NO I’M NOT IN MY 30s WHAT DO YOU MEAN “I KNEW IT”!? I’M 16, WTF!?

Sink: oh god you’re old-

Curse: WHAT!?

Later, Curse: I am literally only a year older than you. HOW WERE YOU THAT FAR OFF!!

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Basically how Fleetway and Curse first started this little group:

Curse: I hate you, you hate me, let’s team up and KILL EXE!

Fleetway: with an rpg and a 4x4,

Both: NO MORE DIGITAL GOD TO BEAT!!

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Metal doesn’t understand:

Curse, over phone: Hello?

Metal: hey, what’s up?

Curse: I need your help, can you c’mere?

Metal: I can’t I’m buying clothes…

Curse: well hurry up and come over here

Metal: I can’t find them.

Curse: what do you mean you can’t find them?

Metal: I can’t find them, there’s only soup.

Curse: what do you mean “there’s only soup”?

Metal: means there’s only soup

Curse: well then get outta the soup aisle!

Metal: alright, you don’t have to shout at me!

*step step step*

Metal: there’s more soup

Curse: what do you mean “there’s more soup”!?

Metal: There’s just more soup

Curse: go into the next aisle!!

Metal: there’s still soup

Curse: where are you right now!?

Metal: I’m at soup

Curse: what do you mean you’re at soup!?

Metal: I mean I’m at soup!

Curse: WHAT STORE ARE YOU IN!?

Metal: I’m at the soup store!

Curse: WHY ARE YOU BUYING CLOTHES AT THE SOUP STORE!?!

Metal: FUCK YOU!

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Sink’s relearning journey:

Fleetway, finding Sink in a room staring at a sheet of paper: what’s the problem?

Sink: math problems…

Fleetway: oh I can help you, let me see.

Fleetway: uh, here’s an easy one, what’s 6x3? *pause* 6x3!?

Sink: I don’t know-

Fleetway: 6x3!

Sink: I don’t-

Fleetway: 6x3!!

Sink: I legit don’t know!

Fleetway: Six threes!

Sink: I don’t know! What is it!?

Fleetway: What is it!?! (Oh shit wait idk either moment) Get Curse.

Sink: why?

Fleetway: CURSE!

Curse: what’s the problem-

Fleetway: homework. *shoves the sheet in Curse’s face*

Curse: what’s 6x3?

Sink: I don’t know!

Curse: 6x3!

Sink: I don’t know!

Curse: what’s 6+6?

Sink: oh, 12!

Curse: NOW ADD SIX!

Sink: I don’t know, what is it!?

Curse: WHAT IS IT- (also a oh shit moment) Get your math teacher.

Sink: who?

Curse: METAL SONIC!!

Metal, exploding a wall instead of using the door: (boom) WHAT!?

Curse: homework.

Metal: I TAUGHT YOU THIS! WHAT’S 6x3!?

Sink: I don’t know!

Metal: Look, if Sunky has 6x3 amounts of milk, how much milk would he have?

Sink: How much!?

Metal: How mu- HOW ARE YOU THIS STUPID!?

All three: IT’S 18!!!

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Fleetway, telling a story: and get this, the note he left was stuck to the fridge with a Cookie Monster magnet.

All he wrote on it: “Fleetway’s fault.”

I’m Fleetway by the way, hi! WHAT THE FUCK DID I DO TO HIM!?

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“You’re supposed to be under the radar!!”:

Fleetway (aka the only one Metal is scared of): So nothing bad happened?

Metal: nuh uh

Fleetway: you didn’t wreck it?

Metal: nope

Fleetway: you didn’t hit anybody?

Metal: nada

Fleetway: you didn’t run anyone over?

Metal: sadly, no

Fleetway: you didn’t get a speeding ticket?

Metal: uh…

Fleetway: wha, Metal? Why are you making that face?

Metal: …

Fleetway: Metal, did you get a speeding ticket?

Metal: …

Fleetway: Metal? *grabs arm* did you get a speeding ticket!?

Metal: uh

Fleetway: Did you!?

Metal: well you see… *books it the fuck outta there*

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Fleetway: Bitch, do you want me to jump across this table because I DON’T HAVE ALL DAY FOR THIS, Okay!?

Curse: feeling froggy? Leap.

Fleetway: okay well here I come!

And then Fleetway kicked Curse’s ass and reestablished that he is the leader of the group.

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Sink’s Eggman (also drowned, from a flood caused by the overflow of the temple Sink died in): I killed you, and you, killed me.

Metal: Sink why’d you kill that guy?

Sink: MOTHERFUCKER HE KILLED HIMSE-

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DON’T DRINK THAT:

(Curse is telling the story)

Sink: Hey, is this whiskey, or perfume?

And apparently, I grabbed it, drank ALL of it, and said “it’s perfume.”

Sink: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT PERFUME TASTES LIKE-

Curse: WAIT NO ITS NOT WHAT YOU THINK-

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Sink, putting on a puppet show for the children of the town: I now pronounce you, husband and wi-

Curse, from somewhere nearby: HE CHEATED ON YOU!

Sink: who said that!? Who said that? Who said that-

Sink: I now pronounce you husband and wi-

Metal, joining in: HE SLEPT WITH YOUR SISTER!

Sink: WHO SAID THAT!? WHO SAID THAT SHI- (remembers he’s in the presence of children) Stuff! Who said that stuff!

Sink: I now pronounce you husband and wi-

Fleetway, thinking it’s funny: HIS HAIRLINE’S RECEDING!!

Sink: AAAAAAAAAAAA

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Sink: why do you get to be in charge? Why can’t we take turns?

Fleetway: cause I’m the oldest-

Sink: yeah, well you also the gayest, so I think I should be in charge.

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Sunky, to Metal: Oh my god you’re so tall you look like a giraffe!

Metal, not having it: uh-huh, that’s why you deadbuilt like a baked bean…

Sunky: a baked b- A BAKED BEAN!? *throws a carton of milk in their face, opened (effectively short circuiting them)* BAKED BEAN THAT! Baked bean that! >:<

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Sunky, who refuses to swear to spite everyone: *out of milk for his cereal* oh, fiddlesticks! This really ruffles my feathers…

Curse: please!! Just. Say. Fuck!

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Uno time:

Fleetway: what is this game, dude? Are you serious- give me a green card! What. Are. You. Doing, holy shit!

Metal: *places down a green reverse*

Fleetway: … I DON’T HAVE A GREEN!! *drawing vigorously as everyone else dies of laughter* AAAAAAAAAA!!

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The sign:

Sink: *holding up a sign for Fleetway to see*

Fleetway: what gender are you? Uh, male… I think-

Sink: *uncovers the rest of the sign*

Fleetway: attracted to-? Uh, you silly! You prankster!

Fleetway: yeah still male though- (or female but uh yeah joke)

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After a big fight:

Fleetway: I shoulda left you in that temple where you were sinking…

Sink: but ya didn’t!

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[cyandocs]

Ok, whole main Thrakos cast time. This is gonna be a bigg'un.

1. What is the character’s go-to drink order?

Aramis: A beer drinker and a big drinker. She has a pretty high tolerance.

Phoenix: Some spirit she can sip or whatever who she's drinking with orders. Not much of a drinker, low tolerance.

Vaughn: Never really thought of this one! He's probably a wine guy. Social drinker, ok tolerance.

Theo: Beer or shots. If he's drinking, he's usually got a reason to get blasted.

Glenn: Glenn's too young to drink alcohol, plus he doesn't have a human tolerance, so the wildest he's bound to get is cows milk.

2. What is their grooming routine?

Aramis: Loves a bath. Exfoliates her arms, hands and face. She's a blacksmith, gotta keep her assets in check. Loads of brushing her long hair, then puts it up, out of the way.

Phoenix: A quick rinse, nothing too extravagant. Scrubs down her body and musses with her hair until she thinks it looks ok. Occasionally subs in swimming in the river over warm water in spring and summer.

Vaughn: If he can, baths, oils, scents etc. Takes good care of his hair and skin. Shaves his face semi-regularly, likes a bit of scruff.

Theo: Regular shaving, bathing is a quick necessity. Still a little stuck in military routine. Spends a little bit more time on his hair, especially as it grows out.

Glenn: Though he insists he can literally groom himself, Phoenix will occasionally scrub down his fur if it's too dirty. He likes a quick brush sometimes, too, especially if he's shedding.

3. What was their most expensive purchase/where does disposable income go?

Aramis: Though she doesn't have a big wardrobe, Aramis spends a lot of her money on clothes, usually stuff that can stand up to time or work. Most expensive, though, was probably the materials for her personal revolver.

Phoenix: More likely to spend money on necessities. Big purchases are usually before she sets out to explore far from home. She'll get new blank sketchbooks, too.

Vaughn: Likes to decorate his little homey space in Kala. Spends a lot on his horse, Thali.

Theo: Nice knives. He's a sucker for a good throwing knife or hunting blade. But his biggest purchase was his guitar.

Glenn: Typically given a little allowance by Phoenix or a tip for an odd translating job, so the biggest purchase he makes is usually chalk for his sigils.

4. Do they have scars or tattoos?

Aramis: A few odds and ends from metal work, but a big one is a spiderweb of scars on her left hand, from breaking a mirror.

Phoenix: An old scar from a dragon attack when she was little, on her left shoulder. Along with her phosum (magic veins) but she was born with those.

Vaughn: A couple of big tattoos, a peryton and a wolf down his right arm. A small scar on his left palm that's obviously significant, though he won't talk about it. He also has phosum.

Theo: A few odds and ends from training, but most significant is obviously the scar that runs across his brow and cheek, right by his eye. He'll say he got it shortly before he left home, and doesn't expand on it.

Glenn: No scars, but he has a heart shaped marking that's his favorite. It reminds him of his mom.

5. What was the last time they cried, under what circumstances?

Aramis: Before leaving home on the journey that starts the story :3 Not necessarily bad, just a goodbye.

Phoenix: Just after her mentor died, about a year before the story.

Vaughn: About two years before the main story, after a breakup.

Theo: Frequently wakes up crying, though he doesn't always know why.

Glenn: After a dumb sibling fight with Phoenix, a happy moment of reconciliation.

6. Are they an oldest, middle, youngest or only child?

Aramis: Only child. Lots of cousins on her mom's side.

Phoenix: Eldest between her and Glenn. Doesn't have any biological family, at least that she knows of.

Vaughn: Older brother of Rhode, one of he and Phoenix's childhood friends, after an agreement to be such. Basically adopted him as a brother lol

Theo: Only child. Doesn't really expand more than that on family matters.

Glenn: Little brother to Phoenix and general little brother energy. He has a number of bio siblings as he was born in a litter, but most of them are off in the wilds somewhere.

7. Describe the shoes they're wearing

Aramis: Heeled booties with laces in the front. Practically bespoke, but they've lasted her since her feet stopped growing.

Phoenix: Reddish brown leather and cotton shoes with laces a flexible sole. The only thing that couldn't be a hand-me-down from her mentor. She wears them down pretty quickly so she's not too picky on style. Barely wears shoes in the warm months.

Vaughn: Simple slip-ons, similar to boat shoes. Occasionally boots when he rides his horse.

Theo: Military issue boots, even after he stops wearing the other clothes. They're nice and they fit, even if they're not comfortable.

Glenn: He's a drakefox. So. None.

8. Describe the place they sleep

Aramis: A bed tucked away in the back of her mentor's house, surrounded by dogs and pillows, at least when she's home.

Phoenix: High magic means less sleep needed. She typically sits up and sleeps lightly. Vaughn will nag her to sleep in some comfort when she's in Kala. Rarely needs blankets because she's a living space heater.

Vaughn: A cozy little loft in a cabin in Kala. Lots of blankets and decorative pillows with no use.

Theo: Any bed or bedding is good, at the beginning of the story he sleeps in a pretty nice bunk. He tends to stay awake when he can, though. Nightmares.

Glenn: In Phoenix's bag or using her as a pillow if they get to sleep at the same time.

9. What is their favorite holiday?

Oh jeez hitting me right in the world building UH

Aramis: The day of remembrance in Daragild (Think Samhain). She visits her mother's grave. Obviously a sad holiday early on, but she likes making a nice day of it now.

Phoenix: The summer solstice. Lots of parties and good spirits, with a big focus on fire, light and magic. She feels a bit more accepted as a magi. Plus the celestial holidays hypercharge magic.

Vaughn: Daragild's version of Beltane/Mayday. It's full of new love and some wild parties in Kala. Also one of those very liminal times like the remembrance day, without all the cold.

Theo: The start of the end of winter (Imbolc/Groundhogs day). It's kind of a quiet holiday with close family gatherings because it's still cold. He takes the time off to write because he's not pushed to participate in any big festivals.

Glenn: The Winter Solstice. Sure there's the giving of gifts and staying up all night, but mainly he likes getting a chance to bunker down and be cozy. Plus, his winter coat is usually fully grown in then.

10. What objects do they always carry around with them?

Aramis: Her gun. Kinda self-explanatory, but she does also just like it. She made it herself so it's more of a marker of pride.

Phoenix: A pin of Eterre, the heraldic dragon and goddess of Daragild, given to her by her mentor. Also a sketchbook.

Vaughn: An Eterre necklace, and his hunting knife.

Theo: His main set of throwing knives and an old bracelet given to him by his mother.

Glenn: Chalk for his sigils, anything else is probably in Phoenix's bag.

So my problem with most ‘get to know your character’ questioneers is that they’re full of questions that just aren’t that important (what color eyes do they have) too hard to answer right away (what is their greatest fear) or are just impossible to answer (what is their favorite movie.)  Like no one has one single favorite movie. And even if they do the answer changes.

If I’m doing this exercise, I want 7-10 questions to get the character feeling real in my head. So I thought I’d share the ones that get me (and my students) good results: 

What is the character’s go-to drink order? (this one gets into how do they like to be publicly perceived, because there is always some level of theatricality to ordering drinks at a bar/resturant)

What is their grooming routine? (how do they treat themselves in private)

What was their most expensive purchase/where does their disposable income go? (Gets you thinking about socio-economic class, values, and how they spend their leisure time)

Do they have any scars or tattoos? (good way to get into literal backstory) 

What was the last time they cried, and under what circumstances? (Good way to get some *emotional* backstory in.) 

Are they an oldest, middle, youngest or only child? (This one might be a me thing, because I LOVE writing/reading about family dynamics, but knowing what kinds of things were ‘normal’ for them growing up is important.)

Describe the shoes they’re wearing. (This is a big catch all, gets into money, taste, practicality, level of wear, level of repair, literally what kind of shoes they require to live their life.)

Describe the place where they sleep. (ie what does their safe space look like. How much (or how little) care / decoration / personal touch goes into it.)

What is their favorite holiday? (How do they relate to their culture/outside world. Also fun is least favorite holiday.) 

What objects do they always carry around with them? (What do they need for their normal, day-to-day routine? What does ‘normal’ even look like for them.) 

[isjasz]

[Ready for a new game?]

day 11 definitelynottober - heart in your fist & week 1 weeklyhermittober - beginnings

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IM SO READY LETSGO SO EXCITED FOR THE NEW LIFE SERIES💥💥💥💥💥💥

[calicorobin]

beanbag chair psychology

[ato-dato]

Aziraphale please! He’s been through enough!!!

[kobebibebi]

snow day/tsot/fantasy au redesigns for my au ✨

im not finished with profiles yet soo ill just put this here 🏃🏃🏃

[grey-viridian]

Based on hollow mind by @crows-murder

Thanks for the inspiration and a lot of pain)

Here is a version without a shield (it doesn't make sense but I just like it. You can see the fear in Leo's eyes much clearer>:3)

Aaand the original sketch (which I also like so I'm showing it to you)

[wigglebox]

Destiel Pride - Day 11; Truth

[chalkrub]

strange fellas

[odetojupiter]

the fact that kevin day also witnessed a man being chopped up in the tower at evermore after neil’s audition is mad, and it’s something that is very much not addressed ever. like, maybe part of kevin was so accepting of how things were in the nest because he knew that this is the second branch, and if he were to leave, he’d become the main branch’s problem because he knows too much, and the main branch casually chops men up as a warning to literal children. and then he’s still called a coward for leaving ?? but also a coward for wanting to go back to make the inevitable less painful for him ??? and that’s not even considering what riko and tetusji did to him specifically, before even jean arrived at the nest. and his mother’s death would’ve been quite recent at that point. just insane.

[torchstelechos]

[Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations.]

[lets-go-hurt-someone]

I like to think they’re listening to 10 hours of lo-fi music on youtube

[mipexch]

comic about v2 and the goal they'll never fully reach alongside a dissatisfying conclusion. intimate rivalry and all (alternative ending comic. V1 dies instead of V2 during 4-4. V2 is narrating. V1 is dead.)

[hadalzonee]

attack for @realpokemon of rodney and bart!

[collophora]

"Let's fix this drawing" *redraw the whole thing*