#unmute for full effect

[potatocrisp]

me: what's this mysterious underground path lead to?

the deadly scadutree avatar:

[magistralucis]

@absolut--kurant!

[corviiids]

One word prompt: composure

(can everyone play death note killer within)

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Light's voice comes through crackly and frustrated: "I saw Ryuzaki hovering around Misa at the beginning of the round."

"Let's not jump to conclusions," Matsuda offers, gormless but for once helpful. "I mean, I've been wandering around lost for a few rounds now. Maybe Ryuzaki just doesn't get the game."

Okay, not that helpful. L unmutes. "I had a monitoring task," he intones. "I had to stand near Misa."

"That doesn't change the fact that you're the only one she came into contact with, and now she's dead!" Light sounds even more frustrated than before. "I have her journal right here and Ryuzaki's the only one she has marked. Either Ryuzaki is Kira or he's a Kira follower."

"You seem to know a lot about Kira," L comments. "Maybe it's you we should be paying attention to, Light. After all, you're the one who found Misa's journal. If anyone's lying about her death, it could only be you."

"That's a good point," says Aizawa, sounding worried.

"You're not going to get away with this," Light fumes.

L unmutes so Light can hear him bite into a rice krispie treat. "Keep cool, Yagami-kun," he says with his mouth full. "You're only making yourself look more suspicious."

"I'll kill you!"

"Okay, I think Light is Kira," Matsuda says, concerned, as everyone votes. "Um, Light, it's just a game, you know?"

L's avatar approaches Light's and cuffs him. Nothing suspicious is found on him, of course.

"It's Ryuzaki," Light snaps. "I'm telling you all, he's K--"

The audio cuts off as the day-phase of the game resumes.

L lets his avatar toddle around, cuffed to Light. Light's avatar furiously tries to get away to no avail--L has his ID in seconds.

L unmutes and bites into his rice krispie treat again. "It was a good try, Light," he says. "You forced me to kill Misa. That was inconvenient for me."

"She was your follower?!"

"I made sure to kill her where you'd find her notebook, yes. Better luck next time. Of course, you'll need to learn to keep your head if you're ever going to be an effective L." L takes out his notebook to end the game while Light spits at him. "Good game, Yagami-kun."

[risingsoleil]

pls do nsfw modern linzin: Lin lost a bet, and as her punishment, she had to wear a toy while Tenzin controls the remote.

Teacher AU: work from home edition

Typhoon coming through Republic City forces the school to do classes online for a few days. No one knows that Lin is actually at Tenzin's place. Teachers are all having a meeting and their favorite one is talking

Raiko.

Lin lost a bet in the morning, and now she has something inside of her and Tenzin keeps buzzing it at random times. She tries to hold her face as much as she can as she adjusts herself. It's more infuriating because Tenzin can see the effect it has on her through Zoom ;)

He'll do it for a few seconds thankfully so that nothing unprofessional happens on camera. And so Bumi or Tarrlok don't bully them because they were sharp enough to catch on.

But then Tenzin holds it for almost a full minute and Lin accidentally presses the hand-raising emoji on the meeting. Tenzin instantly stops it.

Raiko: "Got a question, Beifong?"

Lin unmutes herself, jaw clenched. "Nope. Just accidentally hit it."

Tenzin smirks and shakes his head.

The meeting continues and it's beginning to grate on Lin's gears. With expertly and minimal movements, she grabs her phone and places it under the table. Eyes flicker from the computer to her phone as her fingers tap along the screen.

Bzzz. Bzzz. Bzzz.

Tenzin glances at his phone and opens it up.

His eyes widen and mouth salivates, and the remote loosens from his hand.

It's a video of Lin raising spreading her legs underneath the table, fingering herself. She's rubbing her clit slowly in circles, fingertips inching inside her center as the audio of the meeting plays in the background. Then Lin zooms in close enough for him to see how she's soaking wet, lace panties damp and he can see her dripping on the seat.

"Wang, you good?"

Tenzin flinches and turns his phone over.

"Yup, I'm fine. I thought my dog was gonna throw up or something."

"Oh...ew."

A cough. "Yeah."

As soon as the meeting is over, Tenzin presses the remote and can hear Lin gasping and moaning. By the time he goes to the room she's in, Lin is crumpled on the floor and bent over on her knees. Tenzin grabs a condom and pulls down his boxers (he didn't need to wear pants doing wfh)

Tugging off those vibrating panties, Tenzin kneels behind Lin and spreads her legs before plunging into her.

Lin gasps at the girth and length stretching her before she could recover from the panties stimulating her clit. Tenzin growls, pushing her tank top higher and gripping her waist as he fucks her deep and hard from behind. He squeezes her ass and smacks.

"Naughty, naughty girl. Sending nudes in the middle of work."

"You...started it..." Lin whines, arching her spine more and relaxing her upper torso so that his dick thrusts deeper into her.

Tenzin snakes his hand in front of her, reaching for her clit and earning higher gasps from Lin. His speed increases, intensity following, and he can feel her clenching around him.

"I'm cumming, Tenzin!"

"I know you are, baby." And he presses harder on her clit, rubbing faster as Lin's legs quiver and shake.

The sight of her ass jiggling everytime his body collides against hers is erotic as hell, and he can't stop staring. But the wave of his own pleasure is building and he pulls out for a moment.

"Get on your knees," he commands, standing and walking in front of Lin. He pushes his dick between her breasts, and Lin immediately knows, squishing her breasts. Lin moves up and down while Tenzin thrusts in a slower rhythm. His breathing is uneven, and deep, low growls crawl out of his throat as hot, sticky white liquid erupts from the tip of his dick and splatters all over Lin's chest.

As the orgasm melts from his body, his cock is still hard enough and he spreads his cum along Lin's breasts.

"Next time I'll do it on your face."

Lin gazes up at him and licks her lips. "Only if you win the next bet."

[seradae]

Dream Of Me [TF/NB] [somno] [intox] [LDR?] [medfet]

I had set everything up, so when I told you to open the box, you were greeted with a set of trays with numbered instructions on each one. First was to open the laptop and put it on your side table. When you opened it, you saw me looking at you and grinning. I placed my finger to my lips and then pointed back at the box.

When you pulled the top tray out, you were greeted with some new toys and a card. "Go ahead and turn on the Lush and put it in, then slip on the wristband. I love you." You turned to the laptop and I blew you a kiss. You took the toys and did as instructed, moaning as you stretched around the vibrator. I gave it a few test pulses and saw you shudder.

The next tray contained a bottle of lube, a remote controlled butt plug, and a set of ear buds. You put in the ear buds and heard my voice. "Such a good toy. Keep going." You turned on and lubed up the plug and laid back. I heard you moan clearly as it slid into place, slowly then all at once.

The final tray contained three pills and a padded sleep mask. As per the instructions, you took the pills and put the sleep mask on, but not yet covering your eyes. You set the box aside, and got under the covers, looking at me with curiosity. I grinned at you and you sheepishly asked, "what's next?"

"We talk about our day and anything else we feel like, until you're sleepy enough and I tell you to pull down your mask and to sleep tight." Your eyes opened wide and I heard a small gasp. Then I just started talking to you like normal, until you relaxed enough to sleep.

I watched you fall asleep, not just video and audio, but also your heart rate and respiration courtesy of the wristband. Pulling up a show on another monitor, I muted myself and waited for the drugs to take full effect; I didn't want to rush this.

Once you settled into a deep sleep, I pulsed your vibrators a few times and watched your heart rate jump, but you didn't stir a bit. Perfect. I let you settle back down to baseline and then it was time to start my plan.

I slowly ramped up the intensity of your plug, watching your heart rate increase with it. I saw your mouth open in a silent moan as it hit the halfway mark, then left it there. I watched you start to wiggle just slightly, but you didn't make a sound and certainly didn't wake up. When I was satisfied that was a good starting point, I brought your Lush up, slowly and consistently.

You were grinding your hips at this point, small sleepy moans escaping your lips as the sensations made it through to your unconscious brain. I continued to increase the intensity and watched as your heart rate steadily climbed, then I heard and saw your breathing rapidly accelerate. Suddenly, I turned off both vibes. It wasn't time for you to cum yet.

Your body shook for a moment as it absorbed the shock of the sudden change and I worried you might wake up. I saw your eyes darting around under your eyelids as the frustration built up in your body; good. I was going to get quite the show when you finally came, and I couldn't help but wonder what you were dreaming of. What would your brain contrive to explain the phenomena your body experienced?

I didn't let you come down for long, though, before I began ramping back up. This time it wasn't going to be a linear process; I had to tune it to what you were feeling. I brought the plug vibe up to 75% and saw your heart rate increase and then level out; I knew the vibrations were reverberating through you and it wouldn't take much to push you over the edge.

I unmuted my mic and spoke in a gentle, even tone. "I'm going to count down from ten, and you are going to cum for me when I say 'go'." I paused then, and hoped your sleepy, horny brain was absorbing any of my words. I increased both vibes slightly as I said, "Ten..."

I could see your body tense, and I suspected I couldn't drag this out too far. I left the vibes where they were until I finally said, "three, two, one." Then I pushed them both to 100% and nearly growled, "go!"

I saw your mouth open in a silent moan, watched as your back arched, watched as you shuddered under the thin blanket. Then the full brunt of the orgasm seemed to rip through you and I saw your heart rate spike, and I heard a low moan come out of you, sounding so heavenly and so sinful simultaneously. You fully stopped breathing for the duration, and when I brought the vibes down to a level low enough to let you recover, you fell back to the bed and caught your breath.

When your body calmed down a bit, I spoke again, softly. "You did so well, my sleepy toy, and I love you. I hope you're having such sweet dreams, and I hope this helps you have even nicer ones." I began to ramp up the intensity again...

[51-queer-frogs]

THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

why did i decide to do this

anyways

yeah

i want emotional support

oh unmute for full effect yada yada

[heliza24]

Let's talk about the music in Young Royals! (Part 2)

This is the second part of a two part analysis. You can read part 1, which focuses on needle drops in the show, here.

I absolutely love Matti Bye's original Young Royals score. It is beautiful and immersive. It makes Hillerska feel like some place special. It shimmers and sparkles and draws us in to the emotions of the characters.

I've already talked about how effective the score can be at elevating certain scenes and creating intimacy in my posts analyzing the sex scenes in the show, which you can read here and here. But today I want to focus on another purpose of the music: the way that it emphasizes themes. Much like the needle drops in the show, the score helps emphasize the difference between public performance and genuine emotion. The conflict between the characters' assumed roles and their actual feelings is one of the biggest themes of the show, and the score helps establish this.

In order to examine how the score reinforces this theme, I want to break down the music in one small section of the show. The music that underscores Wilhelm's speech at the end of 2.6 tells us so much about what Wilhelm is going through in that moment, and it's the culmination of several musical motifs that we've heard earlier in the show.

In order to really be able to listen to the score, I ran this little clip through the program that I use for video edits, that separates vocals from background music. It is admittedly better at isolating words than it is music, so the audio here isn't perfect. But I think having the dialogue muted helps when you're trying to concentrate on the music and pick out melodies. I'm going to use time stamps based on this video for the rest of this post.

At the beginning of this clip, the score feels almost... familiar. There's a shimmery opening sound, and then a sequence of falling notes. It sounds so familiar, in fact, because it's a version of "Recomposed", one of the two tracks (along with "Harmony Theme") that are played most frequently throughout the show, and that together make up a kind of unofficial "theme song" for the show.

However, these two themes are used in very specific ways. You never hear them used in intimate scenes between two characters, or when a character is talking about their true feelings. Instead, they're used over montages of the students at Hillerska, when the class system of the school is on full display, or in moments of stress for our main characters. The best example is probably their wide use in 1.3 during parent's day. "Recomposed" plays when August is making a stink about letting Sara, Simon, and Linda eat with the boarders, and when August makes Wilhelm pose for photos with him. "Recomposed" is beautiful but it's also stressful, and it's used here to underline how arbitrary and discriminatory the Hillerska traditions are, and how uncomfortable Wilhelm feels adhering to them.

So, the first 55 seconds or so of the speech the scoring sounds like "Recomposed". But not exactly like "Recomposed". It's a little slower. The notes are more syncopated. It almost feels like the melody is breaking down. Just like Wilhelm's ability to maintain his facade and play his role is also breaking down. If you were to listen to this section of the speech with the words unmuted, you would hear Wilhelm struggle through and then abandon the scripted speech he's been instructed to give. So the idea of this oft-repeated musical motif also being slowly discarded is just perfect.

The next section of the clip, from around :55 - 2:05, is characterized by a series of ominous sounding chords and the lack of a clear melody, which reflects Wilhelm's anguish as he decides whether or not to tell the truth about him and Simon. I think this is a good reflection of the way the score in general shifts between seasons 1 and 2. Season 1 has a lot of complete, distinctive melodies. By comparison the season 2 score feels muddy. There aren't as many distinctive melodies, and the emphasis is on highlighting the stress and confusion that characters are feeling rather than creating a pretty song. This makes the season 2 soundtrack album less satisfying to listen to on its own, but works really well in context. Season 2 is full of amplified emotions and the score really captures that.

Ok, now we're on the last part of the clip, from 2:05 to the end. This is my favorite discovery that I made while working on these posts. For a long time I could not figure out where I had heard this melody before. The piano notes sounded so familiar. It made me think of Simon and Wilhelm in happier times. And then I remembered: the fish scene. This clip once again has (most) of the vocal track taken out. Can you hear how it's the same melody as the end of the speech clip?

So, we have a musical motif that is closely associated with Wilhelm and Simon's love that plays while Wilhelm is admitting to being in a relationship with Simon publicly for the first time. Makes sense, right? (Also thank you to @books-books-smolderinglooks for pointing out that this is on the soundtrack for season 1 as the track named "Dad"!)

Well I got curious, and did a full series rewatch, looking for this musical motif. And I found it in two more places besides the fish scene and the final speech. It also plays during Wilhelm's first two sessions with Boris the counselor. These sessions are so significant for Wilhelm. They allow him to actually feel his emotions in a safe place and realize that he does actually have agency over how he chooses to live. So while I was originally thinking about this as the "Wilmon Musical Theme", I had to revise my thesis about it a bit. Now I would describe it as the "Wilhelm Living In His Truth Theme", which of course includes Simon.

It's so meaningful that this music plays while Wilhelm is admitting that it was him in the video. He's doing what he should have done at the end of season 1, telling the truth and being honest about his and Simon's connection. And he's reclaiming agency over his life by refusing to continue to lie. The music subtly enforces this, without us even realizing, by using a motif that we have already associated with those themes.

I cut off the clip of the speech right before it transitions into "The Most Beautiful Boy" by The Irrepressibles, but I think the juxtaposition of that needle drop with this musical motif is so beautiful.

Those are all my thoughts on the score, and this particular musical moment in the show, for now. Do you have a scene where you think the score is particularly effective? Do you have more scenes that you want me to analyze? My ask box is open and I would love to hear your thoughts!

[plushpawrest]

heyaaa~

you can call me cutie/darling/sweetheart/loser/slut/pet :3

feel free to rp/talk to me anytime im sorry if i don't respond quickly! send asks, messages, pretty spirals, lewd stuff, whatever! (im an attention slut if it wasn't already clear >~<)

if ur too shy to talk first just spamlike my posts and i'll probably approach you :3

timezone: GMT+2/+3 (yes we still do dst here)

i am a switch but im subby like 80% of the time >~<

fav kinks: hypno, petplay, feet, modifications, restrictions, praise, bullying, doing as i'm told ^w^ (also many more! if you wanna experiment with yours, go ahead, i'm probs into it :3)

limits: scat, vomit, real blackmail/exposure, full face pics

my hypno triggers:

(not 100% effective) (please abuse)

- Fall: drops me (not fully, but if you keep saying it you might just send me all the way down!) Sink and Drop also sorta work for this :3)

- Freeze: locks me in place! i typically unfreeze automatically after 30-40 seconds, but you can always just Freeze me again~ (note: i won't be able to type if i'm fully frozen!)

- Mute: silences my voice! keeps me nice and quiet~ (i'll still be able to type - if you wanna get rid of that, just Freeze me~) Unmute makes my voice come back (not instantly), if not unmuted i'll be quiet for a good 20 minutes!

- Brain Goo: slows my brain down! say this a few times if you wanna dumb me down while still keeping me functional!

- Brain Go Bye Bye: full brain melt! tongue out, brain off, drool flowing, bliss! anything i type will be pretty much indistinguishable from a keysmash. (unfortunately i am smart and resistant, so it does come back kinda quickly!)

- always looking for more! feel free to reinforce my triggers and give me new ones!

warning to anyone who wants to read this blog:

i'm into scary stuff! which means i post about scary stuff! you might wanna filter out some tags if you're not into scary stuff -w-

#cw permanent, #cw snuff, #cw kidnapping, #cw forced, #cw harsh, #cw blackmail - the ones a lot of people don't wanna see

#cw parasites, #cw arachnids - things i myself don't wanna see, but the post was too hot/cute/creative not to reblog (these tags have like 1 post each with no images and nothing descriptive dw)

#cw reblog bait, #cw loop - i really hate "reblog if ____", but, due to hypnokink, i often just do as i'm told without thinking twice about it >////<

#cw not horny - because you don't want your touching to be interrupted by a rant

enjoy your time here, and if you wanna talk to me, go ahead and dm me!

[melody-makers-0]

Mastering Handpan Techniques: A Beginner’s Guide to Beautiful Sounds

Learning to play the handpan is a journey of discovering new sounds and rhythms. With its beautiful, resonant tones, the handpan offers limitless opportunities to create music. In this guide, we’ll cover some key playing techniques that can elevate your skills and enrich your music. Whether you’re playing on a Handpan 10 Notes model, exploring the uplifting C Major Handpan, or practicing on a Stainless Steel Handpan tuned to Handpan 440 Hz or Handpan 432 Hz, these techniques will help you unlock the full potential of this unique instrument.

Core Handpan Playing Techniques

Basic Strike Start with the basics by mastering a light, controlled strike. Use your fingertips, and keep your hand relaxed to achieve a clear, resonant tone. This technique is essential, whether you’re working on a Handpan 10 Notes or C Major Handpan, as it forms the foundation of every piece you’ll play.

Playing the Rim Striking the rim can produce softer, percussive sounds that add layers to your music. This technique works well on any handpan, including the Stainless Steel Handpan, as it emphasizes the metal’s unique resonance. Experiment with rim strikes using different fingers to create varied effects and deepen your sound.

Alternating Hands for Rhythmic Flow Alternating hands is essential for maintaining rhythm and adding speed to your playing. Play a note with your right hand, then switch quickly to your left. This technique keeps your rhythm steady and allows for fast, lively passages. Try practicing this on a C Major Handpan tuned to Handpan 432 Hz for a soothing, balanced sound.

Exploring Dynamics Dynamics allow you to express emotions in your music. Start by practicing soft taps and then increase your strike intensity to bring out louder notes. This adds depth and complexity to your music. A Stainless Steel Handpan will enhance dynamic play due to its clear tonal response, making each dynamic shift more expressive.

Intermediate Techniques to Add Depth

Mute Technique Muting involves lightly pressing down on a note immediately after striking it to create a dampened, staccato sound. This technique is perfect for rhythmic play or percussive elements. Start by striking a note, then quickly press your finger down to muffle it. Muting is especially effective on Handpan 10 Notes models, as it allows you to explore rhythm on multiple notes.

Damping for Silence and Rhythm Damping, which silences a note completely, adds crispness and contrast to your playing. To dampen, strike a note and then immediately press down to stop the sound. This technique can create precise, rhythmic accents, especially useful when playing a Handpan 440 Hz for its crisp, modern sound.

Combining Techniques for Unique Soundscapes The real magic comes when you start combining techniques. For example, try alternating between muted and unmuted notes, or add rim strikes into your melody. Mixing different dynamics, hand alternation, and damping techniques will give you a rich variety of tones, ideal for personalizing your music.

Choosing Your Handpan Tuning

Handpans are often tuned to either Handpan 440 Hz or Handpan 432 Hz, each bringing a different vibe to your music.

Handpan 440 Hz: Known as the modern standard, 440 Hz tuning offers clarity and precision. This is the choice for players who enjoy a sharper, well-defined sound, especially in ensemble settings.

Handpan 432 Hz: 432 Hz tuning is favored for its perceived healing and calming effects. Known as the “natural” tuning, it offers a slightly softer sound that many find ideal for meditation and solo play.

For those looking to explore high-quality sound and craftsmanship, the MiSoundofNature Handpan offers a beautifully crafted, well-tuned option for players of all levels.

Practice Tips for Consistent Improvement

Set a Routine: Daily practice builds muscle memory and strengthens technique. Set aside at least 15-20 minutes each day to focus on individual techniques and songs.

Listen and Learn: Listening to experienced handpan players gives you inspiration and shows you new ways to apply techniques. Try playing along or mimicking the style of different artists to expand your musical understanding.

Record Your Sessions: Recording allows you to review your sound and notice areas for improvement. You’ll also be able to hear your progress over time, which can be incredibly motivating.

Bringing it All Together: Crafting Your Own Sound

Handpan playing is a deeply personal journey. By mastering these core techniques and exploring advanced methods, you’ll start to develop a unique sound that reflects your own musical style. Try combining elements from each technique to find what resonates most with you. Playing a Handpan 10 Notes or C Major Handpan tuned to Handpan 440 Hz or Handpan 432 Hz will reveal new tonal possibilities as you experiment. Let your creativity flow, enjoy each practice session, and keep exploring the beautiful sounds of the handpan.

[paddysnuffles]

Are you rich? Visit the Titanic today! :D

Unmute for the full effect (it's worth it)

[magickedteacup]

I saw some tidbit released about the next Kingdom Hearts game, and somehow that awakened the compulsion in me to think about that game franchise again. I never played past Kingdom Hearts 2, and yet…

Here is a quick animation I did this evening… for a fanfiction I wrote in high school. This was well before even Kingdom Hearts 2 was ever released, and the fic speculated on the secret endings. For example the mystery of Riku’s blindfold was explained in my fic as hiding how his eyes have turned into heartless eyes from being in the realm of Darkness, and the transformation changing his ability to see. Hmm well in hindsight I’d probably write the mechanics of it differently then I did then, but anyhow. Full disclosure, there’s nothing remarkable behind that link: I was extremely dramatic at the time (even more so than I am now, if you can believe it) and was still figuring out how to use the written language i.e. I can see a lot of places where I’d use wording in such a a way because I was copying what I was reading, not because it fully made sense to use it that way.

Unmute clip for: rain sound effects

I feel like now that I’m learning how to animate, my brain keeps wanting to do “everything I always dreamed of but never used to be able to do.” Which seems to mean everything from deleted Tangled concepts to… Kingdom Hearts…And unfortunately, due to the nature of animation, I can do a pile of work that lasts… a second…

[thedawningofthehour]

What would happen if Draxum and Galois and Cassandra plan actually succeeded? All of most of humanity is mutated , what would happen world wide and family wise? Would there be a war between Yokai and Mutants or would there be a civil war or an uneasy truce? What would happen to Hamatos?

I mean, their plan is kind of doomed to fail, since Draxum is missing a few key details, but let's just say magic and Draxum's plan succeeded without having to make too many compromises.

For one, oh my god population issues. I could write a whole fucking novel on the effect drastically reducing the number of people on the planet will have. To be fair they do have plans to handle that-Galois's work is actually much less weapons of mass destruction and more about sustainable food production, communications, and breaking down all the bullshit of the old world and repurposing it for rebuilding in an environmentally-friendly, civilian-conscious way. (walkable cities, yo) Draxum also doesn't plan to take over the entire planet at once, he does plan to have functional and surplus-producing colonies before expanding. Like, he'll take over New York and have that well on its way to the green city paradise he's envisioning before moving onto Jersey, so those people don't just starve while they're restructuring. But likely people would end up migrating en masse to the cities Draxum prioritizes for rebuilding and large swathes of land would end up reclaimed by nature, especially after Galois swoops in and reclaims everything man-made for its resources. So a lot of suburbs, smaller cities, and Vegas will all die off.

Also, Draxum plans to prioritize children for mutation, which...granted, won't be an eternal problem, but it will definitely be a wrinkle in the early days. His 'side' will have a lot of functionally useless mouths to feed and protect, and Draxum is going to need a lot of caretakers and educators for them. Who will also only be needed for a decade or two, then they'll be out of a job. If anyone's played city builders before, you'll know what I'm talking about with having to cater to baby booms and then having a bunch of empty schools and childcare facilities as the population ages. Granted, yes, then he'll have a large population of educated mutant young adults who are very loyal to his regime, so it will be worth it if he pulls it off, but it's not going to be a popular decision in the early days.

Also eventually these mutants are going to get old and die-they'll live much longer than humans, but they won't be immortal. And most first-gen mutants are left sterile, so...they aren't going to be making enough babies to replace themselves. So that's gonna be another population collapse right there. Unless they attack it with a really aggressive breeding program and encourage the few fertile mutants to pop out kids like nobody's business. (oh god, I can just imagine all the 'it's your civic duty to fuck!' propaganda)

(I've also thought that maybe Draxum allows some humans to live unmutated but like...banishes them to Australia)

As for Draxum's socialist empire-honestly, I think it would actually work out in the short term. His and Galois's work, magic, the unused land and more sustainable infrastructure-I mean, I'll give him credit, he does have plans for how he's going to meet his people's basic needs. And he doesn't plan on going full socialism, he knows he doesn't really understand government or economy as much as he knows science, so aside from putting some measures in place to depower people like Big Mama and the Council he'll probably let people decide for themselves what they want and let shit develop organically. He wants to provide everyone with food, water, and shelter, and ensure they have access to free healthcare and education. In his mind, he's providing the building blocks for a utopian society that he knows he won't live to see the height of. (I still don't know why I chose to make Draxum a socialist, but like...I feel like it really fits)

There would be an eventual breakdown though. The Yokai have little social division and in-fighting because...well, one, they're an amalgam of different social structures who had to break themselves down to assimilate into the Hidden City, so most of their social groups have only really existed in their current form for a few generations, but also because the Yokai feel united by one thing-the threat of the humans.

So if the humans are all dead or Australian, what do they have left? Oh, at first they'll be busy with the rebuilding, the memories of the war and its dead still fresh in their minds, but that'll fade. Some social classes will gain power over others-not necessarily the ones that had power in the old world, but they certainly would have had a head start. But the new world will be built, people will settle in and get bored, and the generation that remembers the bloodshed will eventually die off.

Combine that with the mutant population collapse. Before, while the Yokai definitely felt superior to the mutants, there would be potentially billions of them and only a few million Yokai, at most. As the mutants die off-sure, they would still outnumber the Yokai, but to a far less degree, and the Yokai would have more experience with magic, more wealth and power to build off of, more family bonds. Yadda yadda. There would definitely be some sort of division, with first-gen mutants and everyone descended from Draxum mutants being considered a lower class than 'pure' Yokai. This could result in enslaving, another round of ethnic cleansing, and around and around we go on the war machine. This wouldn't happen for a while though, and considering Draxum is already pretty old he probably wouldn't live to see it. He'd die thinking he succeeded in creating his perfect egalitarian society.

As for the fam, Draxum is really expecting them not to survive the war. He knows they won't side with him and believes that the humans will never accept them on theirs, so they'll end up dead one way or another. He won't kill them-he considers that to be Donatello's final request, and thinks he owes it to him to honor it. But ultimately he can't save them if they don't want to be saved. (also he does feel something for his creations, and they were his very first sapient mutants-plus he's probably still half in love with Lou)

If they did somehow manage to survive...let's see, what can I answer without giving future plot details away...

Ultimately, I think he'd have to send them away. Maybe not to Australia, but definitely away from New York, or wherever he plans on making the capital of his new empire. (probably New York) He'd relocate them halfway across the world and do some political bullshit to keep their voices suppressed, both so people don't find out what he did and so Galois doesn't pay attention to them.

He's not too terribly concerned about this though. His main goal is for Galois to live in a better world, one that respects him and sees him for what he is. As long as there's that, he'll still consider what he did a success no matter what else happens.

[dreamyflower-nya]

Trick or treat!

u get a trick!! >:3 (unmute for full effect)

[muffinrag]

can't put a video in reblogs so new post. have the miserable pathetic bones of my flayed and gutted project. unmute for the full effect. if somebody could tell me i'm good at this to reignite my desire to work on it that'd be poggers but don't feel obligated

[kingscrown666]

Unmute for full effect

[uncle-jj]

Okay, I thought I'd take a jab at this cool comic I saw by @boxy-art. All voice acted by moi, and slightly extended, too!

(also, plz unmute for a full effect.)