#veeeeery slowly

[barghest-land]

working on early horses, i wanted to do a quick sketch to show how small Eohippus was compared to an extant horse (this one is about 150cm tall). as you can see, it wasn't big at all. a perfect little lap horse :)

[mio-the-clown]

Eye see you

Didn’t really have an aim for this - it got so derailed from it’s original idea but I just kept messing with it anyways.

[compacflt]

Hi, big fan of your fics. I've just found your Tumblr and binged everything Icemav-related. When reading about Icemav's political beliefs, I've gotten curious. Does Bradley share the same political beliefs as Ice (and Mav)? Does being raised by them or them pulling his papers influence how he votes? Or there are other factors in the play (e.g. generations, social media)? How about Jake and the other Daggers? How does this young generation of the Navy perceive politics (elections, gender, etc.)? My apologies for bombarding you with questions. But as a non-American, American politics have always been something we must pay attention to. I've seen many interesting interpretations on Tumblr but it feels more or less wistful than realistic, but I might be wrong (again not an American) so I would love to see your perspective on this. Thank you.

a good politics roundup post before i leave this blog

icemav & their conservatism: here, here, here

ice’s NECESSARY conservatism as commander of the pacific fleet (i.e. officers who are most likely to get promoted to the highest ranks do NOT break the service line when it comes to domestic politics, so by necessity ice would’ve had to keep his mouth shut, he Cannot be both a four-star and a revolutionary, like he just can’t; and being a revolutionary is otherwise antithetical to his character anyway): here, here.

and the original “ice & mav politics post” which is being updated here: here

I’ve gone back and forth on everyones politics over the last year of me being involved with these characters, but let me just tell you where I’ve ended up headcanoning them politically, if ur interested

ice: reagan democrat. “educated moderate” who was more right-leaning pre-9/11. now just a regular ol liberal (did you SEE those gay little round glasses in tgm? no way this guy isn’t a straight-up lib) with absolutely no strong feelings about most domestic politics besides “fascism bad”. Has some foreign policy opinions that areeeee questionable at best, like all members of the military elite (hangman voice: DO NOT ASK ICEMAN ABOUT CHINA. WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE). foreign policy neoliberal favoring the dovish side of the spectrum. A force conservator (“let’s save our military assets [read: my boyfriend maverick 🥺] for when we really need them, not for any old conflict. the deterring specter of the American war machine should outweigh the risk of underperforming”). He’s in favor of marriage equality of course, but treats it like a privilege and not a right. would be sad/upset if it got repealed but wouldn’t necessarily fight for it. “well at least my marriage will always be legal in california so i just won’t leave, problem solved.” Normie median Biden voter.

mav: political wildcard tbh. original 1986 mav is DEFINITELY right-leaning (i think i’ve written elsewhere, “he fully believes bill clinton is an affront to god”). i get young republican vibes from him. Full on patriotic (but dispassionate) 1980s reaganite anti-commie neoconservative. but after the 2010s i am very confused tbh. Tom cruise’s political aura is an insanely confusing one. idk. No matter what, Mav has some Hot Takes that a.) can immediately be shot down by ice using Facts and Logic at any time and b.) are not strictly partisan. He’s registered democrat just to support marriage equality (his marriage is his top priority but he doesn’t care about Other gays’ marriages, only his own), doesn’t care about any of the party’s other lines. Votes however ice tells him to. I get real “kind clueless libertarian” vibes from 2022 maverick tbh. Especially with the “isolating himself in a hangar in the middle of the mojave desert.” that has a political connotation to it for sure. bro just does whatever he wants out there

also, ice & mav live in San Diego, which… while in blue/democrat leaning California…is famously a bastion of right-wingers & has a hitler particle level off the charts… (sorry its not my favorite place in the world). That’s why they’re both continually so disgusted by San Francisco (a metonym for effete liberal homosexuality). Theyre from San Diego, hatred of SF & liberal SF politics is kinda par for the course down there.

Bradley: as u will see in the extras i definitely hc Bradley as an activist, but because he’s… in the navy and also like in his 30s… It’s not college campus activism, it’s just “things all of us in the left wing can agree upon” activism. so, like, BLM or pride, etc. He’s an “in this house we believe” yard sign liberal. He is 38 years old. hes a solid millennial so not politically hip with the kids (me)

Bradley & ice/mav disagree on the VISIBILITY of politics. Ice & mav, who did live through the vietnam era draft/near-dissolution of American society in the 60s and 70s, are not in favor of possibly losing their job/honor they have fought and killed for, for the sake of a political statement. And they believe their relationship IS a political statement, whereas Bradley would rather encourage them to treat their relationship like, I don’t know, a relationship that has a right to exist independent of politics!

Jake and the other daggers: idk. i don’t really give a shit about the daggers sorry. They r blank slates 2 me. jake especially is canonically frat-boy sexist in a way that gives me the heebs, much like original 1986 maverick and ice. But the navy tends to be the most left-wing (or thought of as left wing in common thought) service of the military, if that helps. But it is also the most traditional service of the military, and by traditional I mean BRITISH!!!! 🇬🇧💂there’s so much pomp and circumstance and hoity-toitiness that comes from the navy’s origins in the Royal Navy. A lot of sticking to outdated tradition in the very fabric of the navy itself, while the navy’s enlisted demographics shift younger and more left-wing/“revolutionary…” some interesting conflicts there. Like that one sailor who got blasted by multiple congressmen on social media for (with permission!) reading a poem about their queer identity on the USS Gerald ford’s intercom a few months back, if I remember correctly. Hoo boy the Takes that day were wild. Younger Americans tend to be more liberal but YMMV with officers, who are by nature trying to uphold outdated traditions of the navy for the sake of keeping the navy a unified service

i am of course writing carole as a christian republican who has gay friends and a gay kid not by choice but by the Grace of God

[rearranging-deck-chairs]

but i mean like Could i have her grow it out or is she like 1 impulsive buzzcut away from 'ah damn now i gotta wait for the next life'

lotsd ruined me forever bc now every time i want to describe 13 looking,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,kissable .imj ust like just make her cheeks pink. just pink cheeks and mess up her hair if you wanna

[hippolotamus]

Tagged by @giddyupbuck @wikiangela @jesuisici33 @spotsandsocks @the-likesofus Thank you loves (and don't forget to check their snippets!) 💖

Managed to get some sentences in last night for you're where I wanna go (prev snippets here). I swear this is a Buddie fic, there's just a lot of intro first!

In a few short minutes Ali is given the bundle, efficiently secured with brown paper and white twine. “They’re lovely,” she sighs, burying her nose into them, inhaling the scent of spring and renewal.  Instantly, Buck is overcome with pride for her and sadness for himself. The twin sensations build in his chest, threatening to break free and spill to the ground. He truly is happy. She’ll get to pursue her dream, have a purpose.  “They are, aren’t they?” He agrees, handing over a few coins as payment, surprised by the knowing glance Miss Donato gives him. As if she senses what the act is truly costing him.  “Please come again,” she says. “I refresh the inventory often and have varieties for all occasions. And if you ever need anything particular, I’m always happy to assist. One never knows what you might want for the future.” Buck raises an eyebrow, curious if there’s any hidden meaning to the phrasing before shaking his head and deciding his emotions over Ali are getting the best of him.  “Thank you, Miss Donato. I’ll be sure to keep you in mind.” He hastily adds, “For any floral arrangements I may require.” She nods in understanding and waves them off, already turning to the next person approaching. “How may I help you today?”

For reasons he can’t parse at that moment, Buck has a sense he will be seeing her again. It’s silly to think so, it’s not as if he often has reason to buy flowers, let alone specifically from her. There are no fewer than seven formal shops, and dozens of stands, spread throughout the city to choose from.  “You didn’t have to do that,” Ali’s gentle voice interrupts his thoughts. “But I do appreciate them.” He smiles down at her, hoping he’s able to hide the darkness of his inner conflict. “No worries. Besides, I wanted to. And it would be in poor taste for me to send you off without a little something.” No more words pass between them as they walk together. The silence isn’t as it was barely an hour before. It’s not comfortable or soothing. Instead it sits in the nearly imperceptible space between them, a heavy reminder that once he delivers her to her doorstep they won’t be anything more than a part of each other’s past. A brief, hopeful thing that fizzled away before it could truly begin.

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[fureiya]

Im not supposed to be here during the week but LOOK MY STICKERS ARRIVED

[prettynhot]

saw him showing the same “magic tricks” with playing cards to an another girl. with the whole chatters and laughters stuff. i felt my whole heart shatter at that moment. and when he noticed i was in fact there and watching, he kept looking at me to see my reaction, instead of looking and talking to the girl he was doing it for,unlike when he didn’t know i was there. but i didn’t want him to read me so i just smiled ever so softly, gave him no appearent reaction and kept our small talk normal. just hate it when im reminded of not being his fave or special student,even when i thought so.

[brick-a-doodle-do]

hmm i think it's time for some crimeboys "enemies" to brothers but idk tho

[teryyo]

For I have already touched the sky

[dreamerwriternstargazer]

Sometimes surviving, and I do mean surviving, is to put on your favourite space pyjamas and space whale earrings as your outfit for the day.

Because it makes you happy. And your brain needs any little kick it can get right now.

[aeithalian]

WIP excerpt #1

hey so remember that post i made with the theory about estelle? And the fic I said I was writing? totally unrelated to this (wink wink)

He sniffed, wondering if it would be excused for something other than honest tears in the biting mix of cold wind and smoke. The funeral pyres crackled lowly, and he vaguely wondered how long he'd been standing there, alone, watching the bodies of children crumble to ash.

The unforgiving shape of the charms on the necklace felt dull against his numb fingers. Beads, one for each of her summers. And another charm, one his fingers didn't recognize. Looking down, he saw a glimmer of metal underneath the black coat of soot. Wiping the grime and clinging ash away with his thumb, he saw it for what it was: a tiny sun, intricately crafted from gold, strung along in between her beads, his own name swirling around the center in Greek.

He looked back up, to where he knew her body burned again. He wished it didn't have to be fire.

His eyes burned with smoke, then with fatigue as the sun disappeared beyond the horizon, and the only light came from a sliver of the moon and the glowing coals.

He heard someone approach, and it was only in the light of the moon he could see who it was, with that precious mortal child clinging to her hip. Her free hand clasped his, the one that wasn't holding the necklace.

"I pray you never feel this," he said, his voice croaky after hours of disuse.

She didn't say anything; probably, she was praying the same. He wondered who she prayed to.

He tore his eyes away from the embers, and, clearing his throat, turned around and followed her up the hill.

"It's sad," he said, "but I think us gods have much more practice burying our children than raising them."

[hauntedwoman]

may playlist kind of hits

[oh-meow-swirls]

yesterday i fucked around in blasters t a bit and in the dungeon i was doing there were so many b3-nk1 and literally everytime i see b3-nk1 i'm just like "omg gay robot" tfgfgfgfgfhf-

[ghoulhusband]

thinking about benny being trans again. benny can you tell us what’s up with your fucking ghost gender please

[itsmewahoo]

me: man im so exhausted from work. i should relax and play my backlog of video games i have not finished/started

[proceeds to not do that]

[trifoliate-undergrowth]

I thought it would be fine to sit in my papasan chair with a hurt back but now I can't get up. Guess I live here now