#traces of spring

[artist-the-incorrigible]

So I rewatched all the Kung Fu Panda movies to catch myself up for the fourth one (I know I’m late sue me lol) and that turned out to be a Major Mistake, because guess who has a new hyperfixation.

For real??? For Kung Fu Panda???

Oh it’s real friends, it’s very real.

And you know, I thought I could finesse this, write some word vomit cringe fanfic to rot in my drive. Get it out of my system. Be cringe within my safe, private little cave. That was before I discovered Nehezt’s comic “Traces of Spring.”

THE HOLD THIS THING HAS ON ME.

It may actually ruin my life and I want it to.

Highly recommend.

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/47179933/chapters/120770989#workskin

[idle-teen28]

A QUESTION TO THE WİLLİAM AFTON GİRLİES (both movie and game girlies but especially the movie girlies) : if u find out that steve raglan (/dave miller) is actually william afton, who had a family before meeting u, owned a pizzeria that was big in the 80s and killed 7-8 kids and a few adults who are security guards with a cold blood, and you guys are dating

What will you do?

Srsly imagine that actually happened in real life, you never saw matt lillard ever in ur life or never played the games and then u met this guy, thinking u know him, but then you find out the truth behind that man, What. Will. You. Do?

İ repeat again : you find out, he doesn't tell you and probably will not

[serenit-teas]

Me, riddled with delusion <- (is a 6'3 P enjoyer and believer)

I just!!! I know everyone has commented on it in some way shape or form and I guess it's my turn to throw my two cents in😔 god I should not have the freedom to ramble on this app

Like!! This guy, this one man battalion is terrifying in concept. A puppet with an incredibly rare (and deadly) ability to lie, with advanced combat skills and power that only seems to enhance thanks to the Ergo that can be encountered in his ventures, and an imposing figure to round it all out. In theory it screams threat, danger.

But then you meet him, see how meek and gentle he is with everyone in Hotel Krat. Once, witnessing Spring recoil at his advance, hissing and all but swatting at him. Though being able to emote was one of the few things he could not yet do, you swear he seemed to wilt after the encounter with the feline. During the rockier moments of becoming acquainted with the cat, he would never grow frustrated after the failed attempts, understanding and respecting that she's not comfortable around him. He would simply leave her be, and try again later.

He rarely speaks, and if he does it's one word or a clipped phrase, not out of rudeness or anything of the sort, it's new and quite frankly, there's a high chance that he simply wouldn't know what to say.

There's something of a quite excitement and giddiness in P when he brings a new record back to the Hotel, not only does it mean that he gets to experience what this recent find has to offer, but also that any of the other residents of the Hotel can enjoy the spoils of his journey.

He listens and takes heed in what people say, no matter if it's critical information in regards to his outings, passing comments of bygone days, or just ramblings in any variety, he listens, makes the people around him feel heard and understood. (Even if some things go over his head)

He'll realise some time or later that he LIKES making the people he's met happy*, seeing their faces light up in glee or relief.

It's a small victory in the hell they're all surviving.

Every time I think of P I imagine this gentle giant who is so achingly soft spoken and sweet, who is aware of his immense strength and takes care to never harm those he treasures. And in turn that leads to the BEST juxtaposition of the raw carnage he's capable of! This guy can rip through sturdy puppets and manmade horrors like they're wet tissue paper, has stared down monstrosities and come out on top, can bounce back from injuries that would leave others utterly mangled at best.

He is a terrifying concept and there's no denying what he can easily do if he so chose, but his conscious effort to exhibit the utmost care when surrounded by fragility makes my heart MELT. Soft boy P will forever have me hooked no matter what, but there's something about a tall boy with a heart of gold (literally) who, despite still learning how to live and experience, understands his presence around others.🥺

*(Not that he would want to see them upset, I think at first there would be a nuetral understanding of "What happens here affects me and my progress." Just a thought though!)

[thebirdandhersong]

Hello peeps I am yet living, and nearly halfway through a crazy week of counseling! As of now I am wholeheartedly throwing myself into my work and my heart hurts less (.....long story) but you wouldn't BELIEEEEVE the amount (i.e. very little) of sleep a camp counselor gets lol

[stylestream]

Tracee Ellis Ross | Moschino Spring 2024 ensemble | The View | 2023

[theoriginalsupermodels]

Thierry Mugler - Spring 1992 RTW

[monn-i]

Just for now, with how my face is lost And how I’m forgetting all of the words You’re still smiling And waiting for coming of the summer, we’re the ghosts Tell me about this feeling in my heart Tell me how the summer scent is like I’m taking a shallow breath .

And in my mind im imagining it—

what i saw in your eyes was the summer ghost

[bradshawsbaby]

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(Any of them, individually or as a group or whatever you so please) for Hannix 🤩

Hope you get out of the funk soon love

Thank you so much, lovely! ♥️ I did my best to include all three prompts (“What are you staring at?,” Caught in a sudden rainstorm, and “I really missed this”) in this one!

“So do you miss him?” Coyote asked with a smirk, slinging an arm around Phoenix’s shoulders as everyone finished cleaning up for the day and started heading in the direction of the locker rooms.

Rolling her eyes, Phoenix smirked in return and gave her friend a good-natured shove. “Who?” she shot back sarcastically.

“Oh, he goes by many names. Bagman. Hangman. Jake. You know, your lover boy,” Coyote replied, letting out a loud guffaw when Phoenix swung at him, and easily ducking away from her.

“Shut up, Coyote,” Phoenix laughed, shaking her head. “He’s only been gone a couple days, and he’ll be back by the end of next week.”

“So? Aren’t you two supposed to be in the honeymoon phase?” Coyote pressed, waggling his eyebrows suggestively. “You know, wanting to be together all the time and all that.”

“We are together all the time,” Phoenix pointed out with a grin.

“You know what I mean,” he replied, rolling his eyes at her.

“Good night, Coyote,” she smirked, pushing open the door to the women’s locker room and slipping inside.

The truth was that she did miss Jake. More than anything. He was only supposed to be gone for a couple weeks, off at some special training in Virginia. And he had only been gone for a couple days so far. But already she felt an uncomfortable ache burrowing deep in her chest, a strange discomfort that she couldn’t seem to shake.

Still, they’d only officially been dating for about a month, which made her feel a bit ridiculous for missing him as much as she did. She’d never experienced anything like this in any of her previous relationships, even when she and her exes had been apart for longer stretches of time. She was a fully functioning, totally independent woman for crying out loud. She didn’t need Jake around in order to be happy, no matter what Coyote might claim about the “honeymoon phase.”

And yet, as the days continued to slip by, she found herself growing more and more desperate for his return. She spent her evenings with the squad, so it wasn’t like she was alone, but every night when she crawled into bed on her own, she caught herself wishing there was a pair of strong arms encircling her.

It was ridiculous.

She didn’t need Jake Seresin.

But damn, she wanted him.

His flight home was delayed, which made her even more insane.

Don’t wait up, Minx, he texted her. I’ll Uber back and see you first thing tomorrow.

Not a chance, Bagman. I’m picking you up tonight.

Suit yourself 😘

When she finally caught sight of him, she exhaled a breath she hadn’t even been aware she’d been holding.

“Missed me that much, huh, Minx?” Jake teased, dropping his bag so that he could gather her up into his arms and kiss her soundly.

Phoenix smirked up at him, resting her hands on his broad chest. “Just impatient to see the souvenirs you got me,” she told him.

“Unfortunately, all I was able to get you was a My Super Hot Boyfriend Went to Virginia and All He Got Me Was This Crappy Shirt T-shirt,” he frowned, letting out an exaggerated sigh. “But I think it’ll look good on you.”

“Dickhead,” Phoenix laughed, slapping his arm as he reached for his bag and threw it into the back of the car.

“Damn, I’m exhausted,” Jake groaned as they began the drive back to his place, leaning back in the passenger seat and closing his eyes. “Hope you didn’t have anything too spicy planned for my homecoming, Minx,” he added, cracking one eye open with a sly grin.

“Don’t count on it, Bagman,” she smirked, shooting him a quick look before turning her eyes back to the road. An unexpected storm was passing through, and the streets were getting slick with some long overdue rain.

By the time they finally pulled into his driveway, the rain was coming down in buckets and the two of them had to race up the stairs to avoid getting completely drenched.

“What about your bag?” Phoenix asked as Jake unlocked the front door and led them inside.

“I’ll get it tomorrow. I might float away otherwise in this weather,” he grinned, green eyes twinkling as he looked down at her.

Paused in the front entryway, he shook his head in an attempt to dislodge some of the wetness that had gathered in his hair.

She didn’t even realize she was staring until he looked up at her and chuckled, raising one eyebrow. “Is there something on my face?”

“Huh?” she blinked.

“What are you staring at?” he asked with a wide grin.

“Oh, nothing,” she said quickly, cheeks flushing slightly as she dropped her gaze down to somewhere around his stomach. “I just—” She sighed softly, looking back up at him. “I really missed this. You. Us. I missed it,” she admitted.

As exhausted as he was, she saw a spark suddenly flicker to life in his eyes as he stepped closer to her, reaching up to cup her face in his hands. “I missed you, too,” he said quietly, pressing a soft kiss to her lips. “I’m happy to be home, Minx.”

Phoenix swallowed past the sudden lump of emotion in her throat, tilting her chin up so that she could look directly into his eyes. “I’m happy to have you home, Bagman.”

Spring OTP Prompts 🌸

[little-paper-man]

After 1 and a half years I finally made new journey friend!!! :D

God I’ve been wanting to do another for so long but adhd meds can’t stop the fact that college eats up all my time and energy 🙃

It also doesn’t help that I wanted one based on my favorite concept guy so I needed to heavily modify the existing pattern >u>;;

I do not know how they ended up taller than the other three…

[disarmluna]

[tricitymonsters]

Lol wym sulfur smells absolutely AWFUL

CRYINGGG I mean personal olfactory preferences aside, if it really smelled as bad as a fresh fart or a rotten egg they wouldn't make bath soaks/salts with fragrances to specifically mimic the sulphuric smell of hot spring water. ALSO like off the top of my head, sulphur is also a component of gunpowder which is another highly romanticized scent so i think honestly sulphur has a well-earned and positive place in our collective esoteric fanfictiony smells.

[artist-the-incorrigible]

If anyone doesn’t follow Nehezt on Twitter by the by, she posted a sketch of a page from the next chapter a few days back and it looks AWESOME already! XD So go show her some love if you haven’t!

IM SO HYPED!

I am patient.

BUT I AM HYPED!!!!!!

[tempestclerics]

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[trashbatchar]

Did a Bob Ross digital paint-along with some friends on Discord, and here’s what I made. I think the episode it was from was called “A Trace of Spring”. It was a unique challenge to find digital brushes to achieve certain textures, but for a first try I’m pretty happy! Definitely a fun art activity to do with others.

[stylestream]

Tracee Ellis Ross | Sportmax Spring 2024 ensemble | Emmy Awards | 2023

[theoriginalsupermodels]

Thierry Mugler - Spring 1992 RTW