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[veggiesforpresident]

Jally & how they show love

jeanie hi!

my first thought is action (dally) + compliments (johnny) + vulnerability (both)

dally definitely seeks johnny out when he's not got other stuff going on, he wants/needs to know where johnny is, that he's okay. he worries about him. but also he's like, constantly inviting him to buck's parties or to watch him rodeo or to go see a movie. lightly manhandling johnny (arm over the shoulder, hand under his chin to kiss him when they're alone, running his fingers through his hair, etc)

johnny.... hm. i think he's not as much of an action-oriented person. like i think he pays attention, he likes knowing where dally is and being able to tell what kind of mood he's in. i think he's big on compliments. "you sure can cuss good" and all that. i think he compliments dally like, at least once a day and dally preens over it.

together tho, i think they're very emotionally vulnerable with each other. dally opens up about how hard shit has been for him, and johnny validates him (cue another compliment). also, johnny is canonically quiet but as a certified quiet bitch myself i think johnny really opens up once he's comfortable, and dally makes an effort to make johnny comfortable. dally is one of the only people who johnny can bitch to/with.

on that note, they must have talked about how much they miss the curtis parents after they died -- johnny's "leave em alone, dal" at the drive in didn't come from nowhere! i guarentee that they've talked about 1. how much they miss the curtises, 2. how much dally misses having someone tell him to cut that shit out, and 3. how much johnny does get irritated sometimes that dally is such an asshole. to me that moment at the drive in was absolutely not the first time something like that has happened, just the first time pony witnessed it, and i think those are the sort of conversations happened a lot.

dally i think is less good about actually expressing his feelings, like it doesn't come naturally to him at all, but he also says the sappiest most heartfelt shit ever but ONLY when they're alone. "you're so - my day was shitty but now you're here. so. it's better."

[danieyells]

Trying to reorganize the list of oc rp accounts so i can make it. Not just a really long list and actually make it something orderly and

There are too many of you /affectionate) and I'm still missing like. Three. But I'll deal with that when I finish up and post the list. Gotta reorder it by year and then reorder it again alphabetically so i'm not trying to figure out chronology again and make sure all the info is correct and then I have to copypaste it to tumblr and link everyone because you can only put 50 @'s in one post and. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[meeks-just-wants-to-scroll]

Do you think micah hates vegetables?

I think he hates the whimsy of a Danimals yogurt cup and a Kid Cuisine TV dinner with mac and cheese and dinosaur nuggets.

[14dayswithyou]

Odd question, if the characters were turned into fruit/vegetables, what would they turn into?

✦゜ANSWERED: This was so silly >:3 <3

Ren: Strawberry [REDACTED]: Cherry Moth: Blueberry Violet: Dragonfruit, maybe even a mango Elanor: Honeydew or pomegranate Conan: Any type of apple Jae: Watermelon or peach Leon: Also a mango, maybe even a coconut Teo: A rotten avocado that's stupidly expensive for some reason

[satohqbanana]

How are you doing, little satoh <3

Thanks. People have ignored me (or my boundaries) and laughed at me for doing absolutely normal things on my birth month, and we still have a couple weeks to go for October, so there's that. We started off with Discord disappointment, and we're currently going strong with a slight fever and more Discord disappointment.

It's been very tough for me to be kind and compassionate this month, especially to myself and the guys who'd somehow felt like doing things in jest that end up upsetting me anyway*, but I'm trying.

*Not entirely their fault, but the last straw does break the camel's back, and this camel is particularly already very tired.

Anyway, thanks again for the ask.

[cutie-chimera]

Hi! As a fellow transfem, I just wanted to tell you how gorgeous you are and how much I love your style!!! I wish I looked as amazing as you!! 💕💕💕

That is incredibly sweet of you take the time to say, thank you 🩷🤍💙

[smilesrobotlover]

If you were going to rate the dads on 'how likely are they to complain about eating their vegetables' how would you rate them?

I don’t think any of them would really complain about eating their vegetables tbh. They just eat whatever’s given to them. I say Linebeck May struggle the most cuz he doesn’t eat a lot of veggies. Mostly fruit and fish 🤷‍♀️ but idk, some veggies are darn good so I doubt they complain much about it

[sidhewrites]

25 for the reading ask game?

End of the Year Book Asks

25. If you had to give a TEDTalk on a book you read this year, for better or worse, which would it be?

I could write a long discussion about a lot of the books I read, or reread in the case of Chuck Tingle's Straight (his first horror novel) but I think The Glutton is by AK Blakemore is going to be the one that sits with me for years.

It tells a fictionalized version of the life of Tarare, who lived approx 1772-1798. He made a living as an opener for a band of traveling performers, shocking and disgusting the crowd with his ability to eat absolutely anything, including live animals and rocks, and, towards the end of his life, was studied by doctors and documented to have eaten enough for 15 men in one sitting.

Blakemore has this incredibly unique way of writing, where everything is just a little dreamlike, a little separated from the reader like we're seeing Tarare's life through a dirty glass. There's this immense, profound sadness as a throughline, with this young man who just wanted to be loved, and was deprived of it to the point where he seemed to know nothing of right and wrong - only whether he was accepted or mocked. He's not a bad person in his own mind, and he rarely seems to actively wish other people ill, no matter how justified, but he's got a sort of amorality that comes with just being so completely separate from the norm. There's more to it than what I'm saying here, with a bit of discussion on his sexuality and mental disorder, but nothing is ever given a name/diagnosis.

I have more to say about it, and I could offer actual critical discussions on the way the prose and pacing support or fail the story, but overall it's just....so much? It's so much. I'm gonna read it again.

I don't recommend it for anyone who can get squeamish about hyper/omniphagia. There are also scenes of emotional/physical abuse, medical abuse (both well intentioned and sadistic) and just an all around bad time.

[sweet-sweet-petunia]

Vogue, how's being a superhero? Have you had any big villain fights lately?

"You wouldn't believe how many villains. Sort of why we've been inactive for a while. Had to lay low, ya know? But Bumblyburg is finally feeling safe enough to blog again! That's...that's how blogging works, right?"

[riftdancing]

Softer question this time.

Question Three! Siyoh grew up in a bakery. She helped work it. She suffered for it. Does she still bake? Does she have a favorite recipe? A favorite food?

Siyoh's life at this point revolves around food and hospitality. She's dedicated her life to becoming a passionate culinarian and trades woman.

After the revolution Rex helped her reclaim her family's business by financing her purchase of the old family Bakery, which was at least still mostly intact. Now that the occupation had passed Siyoh wanted to restore the honor her parents had fostered before her and celebrate their memory.

She considered reopening a bakery, but with it brought many ill memories of living a life under occupation. Furthermore, since living in Limsa Lominsa she'd learned a lot about both Othardian and Eorzean cooking. Too, she learned many out West were not familiar with Eastern customs nor food, and this was something she wanted to change.

Siyoh is incredibly passionate about Doman (and Thavnarian) culture. She loves spreading the wisdom both her Mother and Father passed on to her about their traditions and culture. She's excited to share Eastern food with those who have never tried it before, and since the revolution brought so many new faces to the East it cultivated the perfect opportunity for her current business, the Umbral Udon, which operates out of the building which used to be her Mother's bakery.

A now thriving venture in the East, it serves primarily as a Ramen Shop/Noodle Bar. However, there is an RSVP only venture in which Siyoh cooks a multi-course meal for a group of up to six diners she calls 'A Taste of the East.' This is mostly for foreigners but some locals enjoy participating too. The goal of this meal is to introduce patrons to an assortment of both Hingan and Doman cuisine and educate them on the historical and cultural influences and significance of each dish.

As a trader following in her Father's footsteps and working with a lot of his pre-established contacts, Siyoh has access to a wide range of the most fresh and delicious ingredients on the Eastern roads, seas, and winds. Further more, as the Umbral Udon works hand in hand with her sister establishment, Azuma's 'The Doman Dragon', they also have a large plot of land where they work their own fresh foods and ingredients.

Her work ethic, trading know-how, and contacts are what likely originally caught Rex's eye and influenced him to finance both establishments. But also likely led to the early attractions between both Rex and Siyoh, who are now romantically involved much much later down the line.

These days, most of the labor for the Umbral Udon is worked by staff which have been carefully curated by Siyoh. Why? Because she has moved her business further West to be more involved with Firelight Trading Company leading their Hospitality division. (You know, so that she can be closer to her man and not an entire ocean apart...)

Part of her job entails things such as curating the menu and management of The Fireside. Which is why if you ever attend one of the Fireside in game roleplay events, you might catch Siyoh make an entrance in the last 20-30 minutes before close to take inventory, see what sold, make adjustments to the menu, and make sure the staff and Baristas (like Mihli and Sarrai) are happy.

So she absolutely still bakes. I don't think she bakes for sale any more, but rather more as a love language for those around her and to keep the memories of her Mother close.

When Siyoh was still spending time under As'htola's roof in Limsa Lominsa, I once wrote about how she covered her kitchen in currant tarts. She spent the entire day and night making them, desperate to perfect them because she could almost remember why they mattered so much to her. And that Starlight, she remembered it was because of her Mother.

So food and cooking, also played major parts in Siyoh regaining her memories and healing too.

Food is her love language, but also a universal language. Food brings people together.

[veggiesforpresident]

What would jally do in the long-term considering it’s the 60s? (If they lived ofcofc)

jeanie you are feeding my soul with these questions <3

So! I think the answer to this changes slightly depending on how they lived. also, I had fun doing some historical research for this ask, haha, so the sources will be linked as they come up.

1. Its a "The Outsiders didn't happen and everything continued as normal" AU

- They either are already together or get together soon

- They'd take coupley photos in a photobooth since it was one of the only ways they could be coupley in public

- Since they're both poor and basically homeless, I think it would make sense for them to move into a shitty apartment together once they either finish high school or drop out. No one would really question this when they're young either.

Also, greasers, the Curtis gang especially, are generally more affectionate with each other than the stereotypical macho man of that time. especially with how queer cowboys were historically, and how much the greasers love (the idea of) cowboys, I think johnny and dally would be able to sit together or have an arm over a shoulder at the drive-in and people wouldn't really bat an eye.

- However, I think there's value to put on like... Being closeted intentionally. I know Dally hates cheating and loyalty is a big thing for him, but that also includes bending the rules for the people he's most loyal too. I think he'd still hit on girls or kiss them/have brief flings, but not commit to them because, of course, he's going home to Johnny. He would "give up on women" in his mid-20s, although like... just look at him, a guy with a criminal record as long as his arm, who has a bad misogynist streak and prison tats? Yeah, people aren't really surprised he never gets (legally) married.

Johnny though... A sensitive, thoughtful guy who's never really angry at anyone? But still rough enough to be considered a bit of a "bad boy"? Oh the girls would be swarming him in their 20s and 30s, especially if he goes to visit Ponyboy at college ever. Johnny would be a heartbreaker.

- on that note, johnny is someone who, to me, reads as Gay, unlike dally who can fly under the radar, and this makes him a bit of a target. Tim or maybe Bryon has probably heckled him over it a few times. Johnny has a mouth on him when he needs to, and he is a greaser after all so it's never too bad. but there are definitely some incidents where he gets questioned or beat up over it (though it's not really any worse than a typical Soc beating, so...). but this provides another argument for them being closeted.

- I don't think Tulsa had much of a gay community, no gay bars, just individual people more or less. But they'd still be close with the gang so it wouldn't matter as much.

- Speaking of the gang, their relationship would eventually become something of an open secret. I think Two would figure something out, probably around when Dally "gives up on women" and maybe he talk to Darry about it ('cause god knows Darry needed someone to talk to about Ponyboy and his... softness, whether Pony winds up gay or not.). I think it would be funny if Soda remained an oblivious straight guy about it until Darry has to pull him aside to say something.

- They wouldn't really be affected by AIDS in the 80s. Like, they'd hear about it and it'd be upsetting to them, but not personally affected - they're not hooking up with anyone else by that point, they don't know many other gay people... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

2. Its a "The Outsiders still happened they just didn't die at the end" AU

- a lot of similarities, but Johnny is paralyzed and a wheelchair user by the end. This would change their dynamic a bit, maybe delay them getting together for real because Johnny now has to deal with this enormous change and it's emotional repercussions first.

- that said, i actually think this would make their relationship stronger because they'd have to navigate this change together and dally would have to learn how to be patient with johnny to a degree he never was before, which would make or break any relationship. (in thsi case, makes it.)

- also, people would question their relationship less because of course poor "wheelchair bound" johnny would need a caretaker (heavy sarcasm here is intended). that said "caretaker" the toughest hood on the block is well... he's like johnny's guard dog, right?

- dally would have the same kinda job regardless of the timeline - janitor, line cook, autoshop, that sort of thing. but in the disabled!au timeline i think he'd have chronic pain from getting shot but not dying. since hes now unable to run from the cops, he'd have to find something else to do with his time, ie finishing high school and/or getting a job. they gotta make rent somehow! especially if johnny struggles to find work or go to school.

- finally, i think nondisabled!johnny would be an EMT or firefighter or something else emergency-related, but that's not an option for disabled!johnny so he'd be a teacher or guidance counselor or therapist. (he'd work a lot with war vets i think and be able to connect with them on a way other (female) therapists couldnt). in the meantime if he can get a job he'd work odd jobs as a cashier, cleaner, retail.

anyway! hahah there's your essay and history lesson for the day! thank you again for the ask!!

[twentyfivemiceinatrenchcoat]

ari!! it’s been way too long since i last dropped by!! i’ve missed you!! how are you?? 

now that spring’s here, i’m lugging in a GIANT basket of flowers of all kinds for you 💐🌷🪻🌹🌻🌸🌺!! + a curious sel question!!! — what’s your favourite thing to do during spring? what do you think bokuto's is? (or whoever is your hq fave!! tho i think i remember bokuto!) 🥺 

SELLLLLLL HI THERE MY ANGEL <33333 pls never worry abt when u drop by hehe, i’m always happy to chat w u whenever!!!! :33 BUT I MISSED U TOOO and ofc i missed ur lovely sel questions …..

i’m putting allll the flowers in pretty vases and sending u a giant heap right back 🌸🌸💐💐🌷🌷🌹🌹🌻🌻🌼🌼 anddd some fruit 🍊🍓🍎🍐 !!

as for the question !!!!! hm hm HMM i honestly think i just loveee going on walks…. nothing beats spring walks imo (autumn walks r a close second tho >:3) it’s just so lovely to stroll around a bright green park…. grab a milkshake from any cute stores i pass…… and seeing the flowers and the bees and everything is always so lovely hhh i can’t wait for everything to bloom :’3

AND AS FOR HQ … bokuto is a cutie but not one of my faves sadly 😞😞 MAYBE ONE DAY THO i’m a big fan of suncoded men so there’s a big chance honestly….. BUT for this question i’m just gonna go w nishinoya bc he feels like a very springcoded boy compared to my other faves !!

i think . :3 he ALSO loves spring walks…… loves to run around like a neglected golden retriever and explore cute little nearby towns <33 would love to pet any dogs he meets and maybe feed a couple duckies <333 i just feel like he LOVES the warmer seasons and gets sm extra energy that he needs to release….. he rlly is like a little puppy i love him sm :((( ANDDD i know he loves ice pops so i think he would just be FEASTING on those and i would be right there w him . we would have a popsicle eating competition and both end up w stomach aches <33 yeah. just fun little spring things!!

but with that being said... as protocol (and my curiosity) demands ….. what abt u sel 🎤🎤🎤 u very much strike me as a spring girlie so i need to know allll ur favorite activities <3 anddd for the hq guys … what spring activities do iwa and oikawa like ?? what would u all do together ??? :3

sel i am sending u all my sunniest vibes ☀️☀️☀️🍊🍊🍊🌻🌻🌻 i hope it’s starting to get a lil warmer and brighter where u are !! ty for checking in as always <333 and have a cute lil picture of ur boys as a treat… look how cute they are aaaa 🥺🥺

[j2zara]

I do think j3 n j4 do enjoy people watching together (let’s say she has the ring of disguise gift so its not double Jaces) but part of it is just j4 asking which people are j3’s type out of like. A genuine curiosity

[blind0raven]

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I AIN'T EATING VEGGIES YOU CAN'T MAKE ME! -makes a run for it-

[satohqbanana]

What's your pet peeve about worldbuilding? And why'd you choose to name a flat world after orbs??

There's two pet peeves I have in mind, and this is from my POV as a reader.

The first is using worldbuilding as a poor excuse for writing often lengthy and gratuituous scenes featuring violence (and especially sexual violence) against women and nonwhite or nonwhite-coded people. I don't think I need to explain this in much detail.

The second is not having any space to ponder and interpret other aspects of the fictional world because the author - often due to caving in to fan demand - reveals too much concrete information about the world. I like having a bit of ambiguity. I view this in the same way that an average person might function in the everyday - we don't need to know or remember how every single thing works to live a full, fulfilling life, and not knowing everything is sometimes a smarter way of life.

As for why I named "Orbis" as such, I actually don't remember why. All I know right now is that I didn't want to call it "Gaia", which I associate with the online avatar forum space, GaiaOnline (or GoGaia as some might know it from before its rebranding). If it's any saving grace, while Orbis is a flat world, it's a spherical kind of flat world, similar to a CD.

However, now that you bring up orbs, I think it'd be cool if Orbis was a half flat, half sphere world, like the half of a Pokéball. It would make sense, since one of the deities of structure is literally holding Orbis in the god's palms.

[uraniumwriting]

🌶️ 🥕 for sky 🥺👉👈

Fruit and Vegetable Asks for OCs!

Ah yes, Sky my beloved automatic older sibling--

🌶️ [HOT PEPPER] Who would your OC declare their sworn enemy if they could meet them?

I would say one of the actual antagonists, but Sky's dramatic af so honestly, I think they'd end up in some weird "no I'M Abigail's best older sibling" rivalry with Abigail's actual sister, Charlotte. The two would probably go on and on about how cool they each are, while Abigail witnesses in pure confusion. They will be rivals forever no matter what Abigail tries to do.

But they're also gonna pummel Ben as soon as they lay eyes on that stick of a kid because NO ONE messes with their adopted baby sister (she's barely a year younger than them).

🥕 [CARROT] How tough is your OC against certain situations? How weak are they against others?

Physically, Sky isn't super tough. They could maybe land in a good punch/shove or two, but that's pretty much it. Most people with any sort of fighting training will kick their ass.

But, they're an actor (and a pretty damn good one at that), and they can definitely use that to their advantage. Whether it be pretending to be more hurt than they really are to mentally disarm their opponent or convincing others to help them out, Sky has other ways to be tough.

Thanks for the ask!