#without actually sleeping outside

[asheanon]

It was a lovely evening. Simply sublime.

For those who may fancy themselves a night under the stars, it was perhaps the perfect night for camping... However, for those who didn't want to go through the motions of needlessly sleeping out in the wilderness when you could easily still enjoy the stars, then go into the comfort of a nice, warm, bug-free room at a nearby inn - complete with an actual bed and bathroom safe from the elements... It was a perfect night for that too!

In the fading light of day, around an oddly sizeable campfire, there sat four figures. At a glance, it would seem they were doing little more than most in a social gathering involving fire would do: just hanging out around it. The talkers would talk, the listeners would listen and those who wished to partake of the large, homemade puffs of fluffy confectionery could do so however they saw fit, which...

Really is just to say all four of them were roasting said sugary puffs and having a jolly good time while doing so!

Chit-chatting away about some pleasant memories and experiences of yore, Mina seemed even more buoyant and bubbly than usual (never underestimate the power of giving lots of sugar to a tiny newt lady.) Lorien offered a similar caliber of enthusiasm whenever the opportunity presented itself as well. Quietly, Branson and Sal listened to the two, playing the part of captive audience with relative ease.

Despite all the scintillating stimulus that may meet the senses here, however, it was at that very moment that Sal felt an unfamiliar presence... the sound of leaves rustling in a nearby bush or something of the like seemed to follow.

". . ."

Branson seemed to pick up on the sound as well. The violinist and the newt seemed unaware of it. Neither of them said a word.

It wasn't until another soft, suspicious addition to the ambience of the night revealed itself that one of the two finally spoke up.

"There is room for one more, should you wish to join us."

Though she did not look in their direction, the invite was cast out for whoever lurked in the shadows...

Briefly, there was silence. Having missed out on the auditory cues, if Mina or Lorien didn't know any better, they would think this was the makings of a ghost story in the works! Who better to tell such a tale than the ghost-of-sorts among them, after all.

Unbeknownst to all four of these friendly fellows, however, it could be noted that there was a chance - and only a chance - that whatever phantasms may linger among the nearby brush were of a distinctly @royaldeceit and/or @danthekickingman design...

[icewindandboringhorror]

Some (late) holiday photos of the boye~!

[bruiisedfawn]

˙ . ꒷ 🍰 . 𖦹˙—

[moe-broey]

Why did I start like three other projects when I was already working on a big project when I just got hit with the autism exhaustion beam (requires. At least One Full Day just dead in bed, and then some more Taking It Easy time after)

[milo-is-rambling]

Need someone rich to decide they want to give me like a thousand dollars to completely change my life

[citrine-elephant]

what is it about reading a novelization of a fictional horror/commentary on the fucked up and depraved parts of humanity...

that kinda just has me bummed out about my intelligence and reading comprehension?

"oh boy, that's sick and fucked up!"

*doesn't understand the single literary implication reference*

"oh my god i'm the stupidest person on this planet, why am i so dumb and unintelligent? i am not fit for this world, i'm too dumb to enjoy this-"

[gu6chan]

99% just my autism speaking here but something ive been noticing lately that im sorta kinda 😶 about is when ppl are like "I think you'll like this" but not bc they ACTUALLY think you'll like it, rather they just got into it and want you to also get into it so "I think you'll like this" is a nice personal hook. i love chill stuff as much as any other person ofc but given i don't divulge that EVER, what makes you think my berserk reading, made in abyss watching, drakengard playing ass would like YURU CAMP????

[moteldogs]

they weren't lying that pack can bond

[pumpkinnby]

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[fletcher-ambrose]

do we think having guts by leith ross on repeat while im in The Location Of The Trauma is making my flashbacks worse or

[thefaultinoursprinkles]

I really hate the term unhoused…. It feels so infantilizing

[elecmon]

Feeling like everything has been put on pause ever since the wedding, everything leading up to it was so stressful I had forgotten how to both enjoy my own company, and how to do things that I like for me myself and I.

I've only been drawing shit for work lately! It's all very specific crap too, as much as I might like the finished piece, none of it feels like it's mine or was made for my own enjoyment, and that was the best part of everything Ive ever made. And it HONESTLY doesn't feel like I've made anything personal that was also fun since two tamersona weeks ago when I was doing the full background drawings

I know I can still do that level, it's in me, I just haven't Drawn anything that much that my arm isn't used to the movements anymore

feels too overwhelming to have to build it back up again

Overwhelming is actually the right word here bc my room is the biggest constant mess I've ever had it be, my cars trunk is even worse, it feels like I have so much to do (AND I DO)

[stillebesat]

Everywhere he looked, the only parental figures he could see were the ones who had feathered wings. 

Logan tensed, wings shaking as he leaned forward.  It couldn’t be. “Remy.” He whispered hoarsely, eyes raking the field again, searching for any sign of scale or skin among the adults on the field. 

There were none. 

“REMY.” He repeated, the roar of the crowd growing muted in his ears as he elbowed his friend to get his attention. 

“Geez Gurl, What? They’re about to take off!”

“Where are the other parents?” He hissed, grabbing his arm. 

Remy blinked, frowning down at the field. “They’re dow--” “No. Look.” Logan pointed, his finger shaking. “Those people all have feathers, Remy. Where are the ones like us? With the scales? The skin?” He couldn’t see anyone over the age of fifteen with bat wings, dragon wings, or even the more rare insect wings on the field.

[ragnarokhound]

i'm obsessed with everything amanda has ever been in (i have been following her career religiously for eleven years now) and so i read your 'hey there lil red riding hood' tag to the tune of her singing that exact lyric

if you haven't heard it, please give it a listen while working on that one jaytim au <3 there was a period during my teenage years dedicated to rewatching her red riding hood movie every weekend

aldmfnsmam Cordelia I am holding your brain that tag was very much written to the tune of Amanda's little red riding hood WHAT IS HAPPENING

oh my gosh yes. I came across that song because in 2012/2013 I was in the Supernatural -> Teen Wolf pipeline and shipping sterek because there was no other reason to be watching that show /j(or am i) ALSKDNSKA and it featured on multiple playlists I came across

it is definitely in my jaytim 🐺 playlist heheehehe

Other pivotal songs in my jaytim 🐺 playlist include:

The Wolf by Phildel

Howl by Florence

Not Human by elegant slims

Hatef--k by The Bravery

Animal by Jim Yosef, RIELL

Wolf Like Me ft. Shovel & Rope by Lera Lynn (I've definitely mentioned this one before lol)

...and there's more, including a whole SLEW of hozier but at that point I should just drop the spotify link lol

[allbeendonebefore]

Wide awake at 3am because it's the mother of all storms outside and the power went out briefly just after 2 but I checked and internets back and ceiling isn't leaking so I'm just enjoying the show

[voiceshearingyouloud]

Felt gross as hell but then I cried about it and prayed and went for a walk and now I feel better 👍

#selfcare