#I really hope that makes sense ^^; Got lost in the sauce

[goldenteaset]

lol I saw your tags on that toxic boyfriend post and (I apologize deeply if this may be uncomfy at all) *would* Belial ever cheat on Cammy or is he too smitten with her to even do that?

I ask because I also have a yume/self-ship thing going on and like...it is angsty and would hella hurt but at the same time my mind thinks of it like faulting a viper for having fangs. I see this dynamic a lot in Belial/Lucilius fics, where even though he is still devoted to his Faa-san...he still seeks out others on the side. BUT then idk if this is a result of it being an only onesided love VS how he would be in a mutual, requited love.

Aww, thanks for thinking of my comfort, anon. Agreed about it feeling like "blaming the viper" (good line)! Sometimes I like the idea of Belial sleeping around too, if only in a very unrealistic "miserable wives find pleasure and solace in his dark embrace" sort of way. He definitely did that while in hiding... :3c

But to answer your question! Normally I would say "Yes, the relationship is still new and Belial expected to be out of Cammy's life in a month tops". The catch, though, is that in this setting he and Lucilius have had a nightmarish, cataclysmic breakup, and now as you say, he has a "mutual, requited love" with Cammy. So yes, he could cheat on this woman who genuinely appreciates his company (they’ve been having less sex than he expected, yet he’s still pleased), is happy with even the smallest gift, gets at least halfway to matching his freak*, and would hug him every day no strings attached…but the perks are too good to pass up. Unless she asks him to, I guess? But that’s a whole other story.

And also on some level Cammy expected him to cheat at the start, she called him a “wagtail” (very archaic term for a manwhore) when they first met, which in retrospect I really should have led with, huh… XD

*Considering how wide-ranging Belial’s sexual appetites are, halfway is pretty good I think :D

[kcrossvine-art]

Hi fellow adventurers!! A few weeks ago i caught wind of "Delicious in Dungeon". I'm not really an anime person, but I am a TTRPG, CRPG, and cooking person- . And holy shit. It is so good i  convinced my partner to binge read the whole thing. I'm caught up on dungeon meshi, the anime, and just yesterday i also finished dungeon meshi, the manga.

Its rare to come across a serialized story that is so thematically cohesive and knows its characters so well. All of the bonus content like the artbooks and monster tidbits are just the icing on top.

So, inspired by Ryōko Kui's writing and illustration I'm going to attempt to create a recipe for every single Delicious in Dungeon recipe!-

Today that means Huge Scorpion and Walking Mushroom hotpot is on the menu!

(As always you can find the cooking instructions and full ingredient list under the break-)

MY NAMES CROSS NOW LETS COOK LIKE ANIMALS

SO, “what goes in to a Huge Scorpion and Walking Mushroom hotpot?” YOU MIGHT ASKThis is one of the pricier dishes until we get to the kelpies and dragons of the menu-

Rock lobster tail

Porcini mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms

Snow fungus

Small potatos

Fensi (glass noodles)

Water

OPTIONAL: your choice of dipping sauces

There was a crossover/promotional event in Shibuya which featured various realworld dishes from the series. They had one for Huge Scorpion and Walking Mushroom, but they used prawns.  while those cook better in a hotpot, they also didn't look enough like the scorpion for me, they also used udon noodles for the slime and a seaweed/kale(?) mixture for the algae. If you're looking for substitutes due to price or availability i would start with those ingredients.

AND, “what does a Huge Scorpion and Walking Mushroom hotpot taste like?” YOU MIGHT ASKI hope Senshi would forgive me for technically cooking the lobster outside the pot, once he tastes it.

Okay im always partial to veggies but wowowowowowowoowowowow the snow fungus and the mushrooms tasted soooooooooooo good in the lobster stock

A nice delicate layering of different flavors

Try to get a bite with the lobster meat and shiitake together, dip in butter then chili- trust me

Its up to you what texture you prefer if you want to put the noodles in at the end or put them in halfway through the meal. Either way dont go for eating those first as theyre very filling

I think this would pair well with a citrus drink, something light and clarifying

This would also pair well with being extremely high and hungry (if you feel safe cooking while inebriated lol) very calorically dense

For the trial run I did one lobster tail in the pot with everything else, and one lobster tail off to the side to be picked apart. The former is more in spirit with a hotpot, but it got rubbery as the meal went on and lost its nice taste. The latter may be a bit more work but all you have to do still is boil it and set it aside. I found it held up much better. It was also easier to get inside the shell.

. If you have hardshell maine lobster available, i think it would be superior to rock lobster (keep in mind crustaceans will get rubbery if cooked too long in the pot) . Green onions and/or lotus root would make excellent additions

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From getting the ingredients out to sitting down and eating, id say it took maybe 30 minutes max? It'd vary on how fast you can prep vegetables and get the various implements heated.

Hotpots are not something i do very often as i'm usually just feeding myself. I think thats why a hotpot makes perfect sense to start the series off. If you want to set the tone of "take care of yourself, eat food with others, and use what you have" (generally speaking) there is nothing more simplistic, flexible, and defeats-the-purpose-if-you-eat-it-alone than a hotpot. Gather around and let your friends bring ingredients to the pot if you want to fill your heart up extra full <3

I'm doing something different here because unlike previous recipes where i used a bunch of different sources and made my own recipe out of hodge-podging it, or just used another persons recipe entirely if they did it really well, i made this more whole-cloth based off of what i had available, what I could discover through research, and my existing knowledge. Instead of the recipe being 50/50 original, this one is more 20/80. So. I'll pass the final verdict off to you guys :D 

What would you rate this recipe out of 10? (with 1 being food that makes one physically sick and 10 being food that gives one a lust for life again.) Did you love it, did you hate it? What're your thoughts on what I could do different, and what would you have done instead?

🐁 ORIGINAL RESIPPY TEXT BELOW 🐁

Ingredients:

2 Rock lobster tails

3 Porcini mushrooms

2 Shiitake mushrooms

Snow fungus (a good handful, should rehydrate in the hotpot)

2 Small waxy potatos

Fensi (glass noodles)

Water/lobster stock

Method:

Lightly rinse all of your vegetables beforehand and let them dry.

Vertically slice the porcini mushrooms. Cut off and dice the stems of the shiitake mushrooms. You can slice the tops if youd like.

Peel and cube the potatoes, roughly an inch each.

For the lobster tails; Boil a pot of salted water. Keep the shell on. Weigh the largest tail and add 1 minute of cooking time for every ounce of weight.

When done, strain the lobster from the water. Pour the water into your hotpot as the base. Serve the lobster on the side so people can pick the meat out to dip into the hotpot.

Bring the hotpot to a simmer. Add the potato cubes, snow fungus, mushrooms, and noodles.

OPTIONAL: this wasnt in the show, but its fun having sauces on the side :) i had oyster sauce, dry seasoned chili dip, melted butter, and soy sauce available

[quintessenceofdust88]

Okay so here's some thoughts about Buck and Operation Put Tommy In Labor (this did get really long BTW I hope you don't mind)

Buck's research unfortunately wasn't as straightforward as his other pregnancy research so far. The actual medical studies say very few things are proven to induce labor. But reddit forums are full of parents who swear by methods that have no scientific backing. He talks to Maddie about it as she'd had a similar experience with Jee-Yun and she tells him none of it worked for her, but that everyone is different. In the end Buck figures they may as well try it all, the proven and unproven.

Buck decides to start small and casual. Tommy doesn't know about Operation Put Tommy In Labor. Buck can see how uncomfortable Tommy is but knows his husband is too stubborn to admit it (afterall, Tommy had carried their daughter to term on sheer stubbornness and spite). Buck and Tommy have gotten pretty good at being in-tune with one another's needs/wants and it's clear to Buck that Tommy is getting pretty uncomfortable but refuses to say anything, insisting he's fine and that their daughter will come when she's ready.

It starts four days away from medical induction day with spicy food- one of the least proven methods, but an easy one to do without telling Tommy about the Operation. Tommy’s on the phone with Sal as they watch the game together- Sal was supposed to come over but one of his kids got sick and Sal volunteered to handle the sick kid while Gina focused on their other two and keeping them from getting what their sibling has. Buck comes into the living room with a tray of snacks for Tommy- who's been eating less full meals and more snacks/small plates more frequently. On the tray there's hot wings with sauce one level hotter than Tommy’s usual, Jalepeno poppers with spicy cheese instead of non-spicy which Buck normally uses, as well as some not spicy cut up fruit and veggies, pickles, and a couple antacid tablets (because Buck wants to induce labor not heartburn). Tommy smiles at Evan and murmurs a quiet but sincere thank you. Buck just smiles back at Tommy and leaves him to watch the game, hearing Tommy tell Sal that Evan knows exactly what Tommy needs when he needs it- Tommy’s talking about the snacks, but the irony is not lost on Buck.

Not all that unsurprisingly, the spicy food didn't work. But at least Tommy enjoyed it and was still none the wiser about Buck’s plan. Next steps in Operation Put Tommy In Labor is red raspberry leaf tea and exercise. It's now the morning of three days until medical induction day. Buck nonchalantly brings Tommy the tea with his breakfast. Tommy questions it and Buck just tells him it's a new tea Maddie recommended. Tommy shrugs and goes with it, Evan's been serving him all kinds of different foods and snacks all pregnancy long and he's gone along with it- knowing his husband just wants the best for him and their daughter. It takes some coaxing, but after breakfast Buck convinces Tommy they should go for a walk. Buck makes sure he has water and carefully planned their route in their neighborhood to ensure there would be places they could stop and sit for a while incase Tommy needs. Tommy is still clueless about the Operation, talking as they walk about medical induction day. Buck listens and contributes to the conversation as though he doesn't have every intention of putting his husband in labor before then.

By the afternoon Buck is pretty sure the tea and the walking didn't help either, but he makes an iced version of the tea for Tommy to have with lunch and he includes some extra spice there too, running out of methods that Tommy won't realize are attempts to put him in labor.

Tommy finally gets suspicious when Evan brings him a snack tray mid-afternoon that includes a couple dates, and suddenly the spicy food and the tea and the walk that morning make a little more sense. He asks his husband if he's trying to start labor and Buck sheepishly admits to it. The pregnancy hormones make Tommy tear up a little as he thanks Evan and asks what's next on the list.

They go for another walk that evening, this time Buck makes Tommy curb walk most of the way. He drinks more raspberry leaf tea with dinner which is again spicy food, and has a couple more dates to snack on after dinner.

But nothing is helping yet. The next thing on Buck’s list is nipple stimulation. Tommy’s a little hesitant but goes along with it. They don't plan to chest-feed their daughter so that Evan can help with nighttime feedings more easily, but that doesn't change the fact that nipple stimulation can help induce labor. It doesn't help anything but they do manage to collect some colostrum and Buck freezes it so they have it on hand in case their little girl needs an immune system boost or a little medicine at some point.

The next morning is more raspberry leaf tea and an increasingly uncomfortable Tommy. Buck explains that the next step is sex. They were having sex pretty regularly through the second trimester and into the third, but it slowed when Tommy started feeling like a beached whale and the effort to do it made the pay-off less and less worthwhile. Buck promises to do all the work, and Tommy agrees. Afterall, sex with Evan sounds a lot more fun than another round of curb walking.

The sex was great but doesn't immediately trigger anything other than Tommy needing a nap. So Buck cleans him up and leaves him to rest. Buck is planning another round of curb walking and more tea and spicy food for that afternoon. If that doesn't help the last thing on Buck’s list is castor oil, but he doesn't really want to go there and doubts Tommy will either.

Buck's preparing dinner- marinating some meat in a spicy marinade when Tommy comes into the kitchen having woken up from his nap. He calmly tells Evan to stop what he's doing. Buck asks if Tommy changed his mind about trying to start labor- medical induction day is only two days away now afterall. Tommy chuckles and shakes his head, before telling Evan that Operation Put Tommy In Labor was a success and it's time to get to the hospital so they can finally meet their daughter.

(bby don't ever apologize for putting Bucktommy pregnancy shenanigans in my inbox ♥) I love all of this so much. Of course Buck just wants the most consistent sources for this, but there are no consistent sources because pregnancy is so different for everyone! So yeah, he takes reddit and Maddie and whatever advice he hears because he can't stand watching Tommy suffering anymore. Tommy for his part is so touched, but doesn't really think it'll work. Not until he wakes up from his nap with labor pains and his water has broken and oh. Their daughter is coming, isn't she? And Buck? Even though he was actively trying to get this to happen for the last three days? Absolutely freaks out and Tommy has to be the one calming him down before they leave for the hospital. Tommy himself is surprisingly calm. He's managed to get this far, and he didn't have to induce which he definitely wasn't comfortable with, so he can tell Buck: 'Baby. We've got this. Let's go get our girl'

[heyclickadee]

Okay, a few thoughts on the trailer now that I’ve collected my thoughts a bit:

1. Between the shots of the crashed ship and Omega in the cockpit, it’s looking like a self-rescue on Omega’s part. At this point I’m thinking she gets herself and Crosshair out, and then, based on the shots of Cross with the batch, gets separated from him at some point. He rejoins the batch, and she is…somewhere else. Though I don’t know if that means she goes back to Tantiss.

2. It’s entirely possible that she gets got by one of the bounty Hunters in the trailer, and that’s what separates her from Crosshair.

3. I do think that it is Crosshair in the armor, but other possibilities include: one, Tech, who may not have his own armor anymore and needed to wear something protective on short notice, and; two, Hunter’s having a real bad time and is actually hallucinating Crosshair being with them. I don’t think that’s the case though—I think it really is Crosshair.

4. It’s also possible that those shots with Crosshair are from a little later on in the season.

5. Poor Omega’s going to be in Tantiss for months.

6. I swear Hunter looks like he’s lost weight. Like. I know a lot of the fandom is deep in the Crosshair and Tech are twins sauce (and honestly, I am too, I adore that head-canon and basically think if it as canon), but darn it if Hunter isn’t getting so drawn he’s starting to look a little like Crosshair.

7. I find it weirdly amusing that the half the trailer in which the bad batch actually features is mostly taken up by Hunter and Wrecker doing Adventure Man things. I get the sense they were scrounging to find shots of the batchers that weren’t massively spoilery (and they still put those shots of Crosshair in. Which, admittedly, is one of the things that makes me slightly suspicious of that being Crosshair at all, because that could be a misdirect, but only slightly).

8. I’m going to laugh if it turns out that Cid hired all of the bounty hunters we see to find Omega. Like, if that’s what she uses the money she got from Hemlock for, and she’s basically trying to get Omega out of the situation she got Omega into and goes a little overboard on the means.

9. Ventress! I’ll be honest, Ventress has never been at the top of my favorite character list, though I’ve warmed up to her quite a bit (I used to like the idea of her more than the execution), but I always love Nika Futterman’s performance, and I’m intrigued to see Ventress here at the very least. Because. How. She was very dead. Very, very dead. Not “fell into The Mists” dead—she had a funeral after being dead for months. My only thoughts are that were either seeing her in a flashback sequence that takes place before Dark Disciple, or it turns out that nightsisters can use their force magic to do some weird shit after getting hit by lightning. Either way, I don’t think she’s fighting Wrecker and Hunter here—that’s just some misleading editing.

10. Man, I hope Hemlock dies a lot.

11. Anyway, speaking of the dead and those back from it, Tech is so alive and I’m trying to not be the Smuggest of Gremlins until we for sure see him, but jeez are they making that difficult. (I checked the trailer release blurb on the Star Wars dot com page—it doesn’t mention Tech being dead. It just says the team is “scattered” after the events of season two. Like. Guys, you’re not even trying anymore.)

12. And more on Tech, I do think it’s possible—possible, mind you—that Tech is the guy we see in the clone X armor in front of what looks like the Archium. There are some small differences between that armor and both the armor we see on Clone X in season two, and the Clone X we see speaking later in the trailer—namely, the shoulder straps, what looks like a glass visor covering the two eyeholes, and *sigh* the pouches. And it’s the straps and the pouches that are giving him a bit more of a Tech-ish silhouette—especially the pouches, and especially from behind. If it is Tech, though, I don’t think it’s a brainwashed Tech at all (and honestly, it’s the pouches that make me lean towards not brainwashed if it is Tech in there, because a shin pouch is just a very Tech-and-not-blank-slate thing to wear).

I actually think it’s more likely that it’s Tech in disguise and having taken the armor from the Clone X we see later in the trailer (with some adjustments of his own), and that that’s what’s being referred to by the titles “Infiltration” and “Extraction;” Tech infiltrating imperial forces, and then the others having to get him (and probably the people of Pabu) out. And, if that’s the case, I’m banking on these shots being from the midseason. (I know I said I wasn’t going to speculate on the episode titles. That was aspirational.)

Basically, I could be persuaded that it’s Tech in there or that it’s not. I’m less likely to be persuaded that it’s a brainwashed Tech in there—I still don’t think that’s happening.

12. Whether that is Tech in that armor or not, I do think that the clone X we see speaking in the trailer isn’t the same guy in the armor in the Archium shot.

13. I am SO HAPPY to see Phee back THANK GOODNESS. I was a little worried they’d drop her like a rock, but nope! She’s here! She’s got her cool jacket! We see her ship!

14. There is a criminally small amount of Echo in the trailer, but I’m not giving up on seeing more of him. It’s possible that he’s either a walking spoiler, or that he features a little more heavily in the back half of the season.

15. “The Cavalry Has Arrived” is the most optimistic episode title in the whole damn show and, yes, I will die on this hill.

16. Crosshair. Oh, Crosshair. Someone please save him immediately.

17. There’s a lot of early doom panic around, well, everyone and everyone (especially Hunter) dying that I’m honestly going to ignore going forward. For reasons.

[tinyinvadr]

Wrote another thing!

Shifter!SMG3 AU

War Of The Fat Italians 2023

Against all odds, we made it into the vault. My notebook was on a pedestal, with three huge drills hopelessly trying to break through the lock. Finally, I had it back. There were way too many close calls, but it was all about to be over.

I ran through the vault, ready to swipe the book and go, when a big robotic foot kicked me back. Mario and Marty had joined forces and were piloting a battle mech.

SMG4 and I ducked out of the way as the mech started shooting at us. I knew Mario was an idiot, but it was hard to believe he’d stoop so low. Besides, weapons are more my thing.

Ah yes… Weapons…

Armed with the gun stashed in my marketable plushie, I ran at the mech head-on with Four by my side. We managed to knock it back into the drills, forcing them to stop.

Four jumped up and landed a kick on Mario, but that only prompted him to throw Marty at us, who then exploded. We couldn’t go on like this. We needed the secret weapon. The one we’d been holding out on all this time. The one that Four’s viewers voted on.

I hoped to god they didn’t choose friendship.

Thankfully, they picked memes! The objectively right choice. We ARE Meme Guardians, after all!

Combining our power, we summoned the ultimate meme. One that was certain to defeat Mario. It was…

…a Club Penguin avatar.

Surprisingly, Mario panicked at the sight of it and began to rapidly shoot at it. The penguin walked forward, not taking a single hit. It stared him down with cold, merciless eyes, then stopped.

It started to dance for a second, and then it evaporated into mist. This was enough to break Mario down.

“Mario… used to love Club Penguin. He had so many friends. But then they left him. THEY LEFT HIM FOR PENGUINS WITH COOLER CLOTHES!!!”

Random sob story aside, I shoved dynamite up the mech’s ass and blew it up. From there, SMG4 and I grabbed the notebook and made a run for it.

The chase was on. Marty’s security system activated, and reinforcements chased us through the entire casino. I almost lost the notebook again, but I got it back and looked cool as hell while doing it. Took a spin on a roulette wheel and took out the security force, guns blazing.

Of course, Mario wasn’t about to make this easy for us. He set a trap for us down the hall with the slot machines, a tall metal gate shooting up from the floor and closing us in.

“Finally, I have you trapped! Your Club Penguin account is mine!”

I had to stop and process this for a minute. What was with the sudden emphasis on Club Penguin?

“What are you-? Wait… Is that why you wanted my notebook? To get my Club Penguin password?!”

“Yes.”

I tried to keep my cool, I really did. But the fact that he put me through all this just so he could get a stupid hat for his avatar boiled my blood.

“Oh yeah, and Marty wanted your secret pizza recipe.”

No. NO!

Stealing my password? Fine. Whatever. Stealing my pizza recipe that I took years and years to perfect the hot sauce to beans ratio on?!

I couldn’t hold back any longer. Mario had this coming. He put me through so much unneeded stress with the intention of passing off MY recipe to that cardboard asshole.

I shifted, quickly outgrowing the confinement of the fence, and I reached over and grabbed Mario. He screamed and struggled like he did the last few times I held him. Though, this time it was warranted.

Keep going. He deserves this.

Blinded by rage, I squeezed him tighter and tighter in my hands, ignoring his cries to be let go. For a moment, it was like everything around me was gone. Nothing else mattered anymore. He ruined everything, and I had to make him pay.

“Oi! SMG3! What are you doing?! Put him down!”

Four. I forgot he was there. I felt a chill run down my spine as I came back to my senses, and I slowly lowered Mario back onto the floor. Every breath I took was quick and heavy, and my heart raced. I couldn’t bring myself to look behind me.

He saw everything. He saw me become a monster. He was afraid. He had to be.

This was exactly what I was trying to avoid, but I went ahead and made it happen anyway. My worst nightmare was real.

“Three… Look at me for a second.”

I glanced down at him, trying to gauge his reaction. Strangely, he looked calm.

“Just take it easy. We’ll get through this.”

He briefly flashed a slight smile, then turned his attention to Mario.

“Give it up, Mario! You won’t be playing any Club Penguin in prison!”

For a moment, it almost seemed like Four got through to him. But he turned to look back at Marty, and his stubbornness returned.

“No! Marty promised!”

Four sighed, shaking his head. I was caught off guard when he suddenly grabbed my pinky. God… I already shifted. My secret was out. Why was I still so afraid?

“Alright. Let’s get ‘em, Three!”

I just blinked back at him, my mind at a blank.

“Uh… You gonna lift me over the fence and get us out of here?”

“R-Right! Yes!”

This wasn’t the first time I’d held him. But it was the first time I’d held JUST him. The past few times, Mario and Meggy were there. This was different. My hands wouldn’t stop shaking, and I silently prayed he wouldn’t comment on it.

I managed to get us both past the fence, and I immediately shifted back after that. At least I didn’t have to deal with how weird I felt around Four, but that also took away my advantage against Mario.

He snatched my notebook back and ran for the exit. We chased him outside just as he was seated in Marty’s getaway car. Little did he know, getting him outside the building was all part of the plan.

Four and I combined our accumulated Spy Rizz to summon a forklift and flip the car. The book fell out while the car was midair, and I caught it, striking a pose in front of the resulting explosion.

Mario and Marty were promptly arrested, and just like that, it was as if nothing ever happened.

Well, for everyone but me.

The walk back to the castle was quiet. I sure as hell wasn’t gonna be the first one to speak, but Four wasn’t saying anything either. I hated it. After a while, I couldn’t take it anymore.

“Oi! Would you just say something already?!”

He turned to me, looking confused.

“Okay… What did you wanna talk about?”

“Uh, hello? The whole reveal that I turn giant when I’m stressed and the notebook was the one thing keeping that from happening and I almost killed Mario?!”

Four paused for a second, then spoke up.

“Three, I knew about the shifting the whole time. I just didn’t say anything because I didn’t think you wanted to talk about it. But if you want to now, we can. And… we probably should. Let’s just get back to the castle first.”

We returned to the castle, and Four made us some coffees. Admittedly, it did feel better to talk about it. I still wasn’t being completely honest with him, but at least it didn’t feel like I was hiding anymore.

“I’m glad we’re talking about this. Even if the notebook works as an outlet, it’s good to have more than one. I’m sure there’s a way to get the shifting under control. And hey, maybe it could be, like, a superpower for you. If you ever want help figuring it out, just let me know, and I’ll head right over to the Internet Graveyard!”

For a while, I thought staying at a distance was the only way to control it. But maybe that was wrong. Maybe I needed to face this head-on.

Well, maybe not head-on. Baby steps.

“Nah, there’s no need to go all the way out there.”

“It’s really no trouble, Three.”

“No, I mean… What if I moved out of the Starbucks and opened up a coffee shop of my own in the Mushroom Kingdom?”

“That’s a great idea! And you’ll be closer to all our friends!”

“Uh, yeah, sure. Not that I care or anything!”

He smirked. “Okay, whatever you say. So, where do you wanna build it?”

I looked around at all the open space left over at the Showgrounds. There was plenty of room for a coffee shop.

“Let’s build it here! The coolest, most badass coffee shop to ever exist, with a proper evil lair just for me! And bombs! Lots of bombs!”

“Not sure about the bombs, but it’ll be nice to have a new place at the Showgrounds.”

“Aw, c’mon! Bombs are cool!”

“Fine… Just keep them out of the castle.”

We sat and talked outside until the sun set. It felt good to spend time with him again. I knew full well that our dynamic had changed, and it was hard to say where to go from there. But we were enemies once. The fact that I no longer resented him was already a major change. Whatever I was dealing with had to be an easier adjustment than that.

[mothtown-art]

i hope it’s obvious that fumihoto’s meant to be a tanooki. i fear my style of doing lines everywhere has a weakness and that is that details i want to emphasize are lost in the sketchiness, like hair color patterning… :(

i’ll keep working on it— one day i’ll be confident in line weight. until then—

i’ll continue making fake menus for my chef oc, in this case it’s a west african + japanese fusion. fumihoto’s travelled across the world to make a flexible menu , so for every country he’s visited, i (and him in world) are making a fusion menu.

i’m not a chef

just a home cook (recipe info below!)

so i haven’t made these things personally, i’m mostly piecing together the flavors by memory and visualization?? of the flavors?? does that make sense

anyway so this is a lot of “i think it tastes like x, with texture of y,” etc. etc.

- coconut curry noodles: tbh i got this idea off of a site, but i’m already really familiar with most of these as a guyanese person. the coconut is a mild sweet, and the curry is a funky spice that comes together really well. it’ll soak into the noodles and veggies placed in the dish, green onions for a zang of freshness, and sliced eggs. i’d make it special with tiger eggs tbh.

- pepper stew somen: somen is usually served cold, and a lot of the pepper im thinking of (habanero, scotch, etc) are similar to cayenne, which is the base in gochujang. which is korean, not japanese, but the flavors are too yummy to NOT put in the dish. so this ends up being the nigerian stew served with kimchi cabbage and cold noodles.

- peanut soup ramen: i imagine a warm earthy nutty peanut soup would do well as a cream sauce base for a ramen. maybe some dough dumplings , like a cassava or sweet potato as well to add to texture in the ramen? that might be too much to chew is my issue so i imagine they’d be cut thin like uzumaki fish cookies. enoki mushrooms and thin veggies would go in as well i feel, for color and texture.

everything else on the menu is pretty obvious in flavors , and i’m the most confident in the deserts and bite sides.

the rice platters…. i dunno. i like them i just think i could make a better fusion.

anyway thats it for now!

[akwolfgrl]

LFT 44

Oh Sanji, here's your bags,” Nami said, changing the subject, handing over the bags he had been carrying earlier.

“Thank you Nami swan!” Sanji dug in the bag. “Usopp here,” Sanj tossed the long nose worry wort a small bottle.

“Ghost pepper hot sauce! I can add a few drops to the Normal hot sauce when it hits people's eye it's gonna hurt even more!”

Zoro finished his drink and took out a bottle of mead he had bought at the fishmongers stall. What did Curls get him? He took a swig of his mead smacking his lips at taste. It was really good. It was no sake but still good.

“Luffy here's some candy that looks and tastes like meat, try to save a piece so I can try and recreate it. ”

“Meat candy!” Luffy took the box and ripped it open and broke a piece off and handed it back before shoveling the candy in his mouth, drooling a little as he sucked on the candy. “fank yuu!”

“And for Nami! A monarch butterfly paperweight,” Sanji took out a round glass object with an orange butterfly on top of a flower.

“Oh Sanji-kun! It's beautiful,” Nami took it in her hands in awe. “I love it, thank you!”

Zoro felt jealous bubbling low in his gut. Would he ever do things like that for him? Would he always come second to Nami? Zoro tilted the bottle back and took another swig.

“Nami’s pretty like monarch butterflies!” Luffy chimed in unhelpfully.

“That makes sense, they do symbolize strength, endurance, spirituality, trust, transformation, and evolution … some people believe that they connect the living to the dead,” Usopp rattled off.

“Oi shit cook got anything to sharpen my swords? Or are you to afraid that I'll kick your ass with three swords?” Zoro wanted Sanji's attention even if it was negative.

“Here shitty swordsman be patient for once,” Zoro caught the bag that was tossed at him with his free hand.

Zoro placed the bottle of mead down and opened the bag, inside was a wooden box, a familiar wooden box. He didn't need to open the box to know what was inside but he did so anyway. He took out each item, Uchiko powder, a mekugi nuki, nugui gami paper, and high grade sword oil. How did Sanji know he needed a new kit without him saying a word? Sanji sat next to him taking some sushi for himself, Mr. Noodles curling in his lap. He put all the items carefully back in the box and placed it next to his alcohol.

“What are we?” He found himself asking.

“Well let me ask you something, did you enjoy our date and do you want to go on more?” He was asked in return.

“Yes! I want more!” Zoro almost cringed at how enthusiastic and needy he sounded. He needed to get a hold of himself, but his heart did funny things when Sanji smiled at him. Like candle light guiding in the dark, soft and flicking hope. He could feel his face flush, maybe he could pass it off as alcohol?

“Then Zoro, do you want to be my boyfriend?”

<>

Zoro was cute like this, his face red as he nodded eagerly. The man in front of him was open and almost vulnerable right now. He had never seen him look like this before. Sanji took his strong calloused hand in his own, rubbing his thumb over Zoro's skin. The difference in their skin tone makes it clear how his own soft pale skin is blinding against Zoro’s own golden tan skin.

“Yes, I want to be your boyfriend.”

“Hah! Usopp shouted, and Sanji turned to him, pumping his fist high into the air, before turning to Nami his hand held out. “Pay up!”

“Damn it!” Nami cursed and slapped money into Usopp's hand.

“Ummm? What just happened?” Sanji asked, confused.

“I was sure that when dense as his own blades, aka that green moron here, came to me to ask for help wooing you. It would take more than one date, Usopp was certain one date was enough,” Nami explained. “Zoro you owe me!” Nami wagged a finger at Zoro before taking one of the few pieces of sushi that remained on the plate.

“What?! I don't owe you for your lost bet, damn witch!” Zoro yelled at Nami.

“Hey! Just because you're my boyfriend doesn't mean I'll let you get away with calling Nami names!” Sanji informed the sentient plant life, already gearing up to kick his new lover’s ass.

“Well then maybe I don't wanna be your boyfriend any more,” Zoro grumbled with what could only be called a pout.

“Is that so? Well then I guess I don't need any help with the dishes tonight after all,” he quips back with a teasing smirk.

“What!? No, I’ll help!” Zoro yelled. “I can wash dishes better than you can!”

“Do we even want to know?” Usopp whispered in Nami’s ear.

“No we do not.”

[bardic-inspo]

Hey friendos,

So, I tried the sideblog thing for all of five minutes. It's sadly not working for me. And now I'm trying really hard not to write this like it's some sort of break up text because it absolutely isn't in any sense, but it also feels like the end of an era a little bit and I have a lot of feelings about it?? I think that's what the feelings are really about.

I still love Fallout very much. I love the friends I made through Fallout very much. I love that some of those friendships got to blossom so far beyond what initially connected us. I love that I run into Fallout folks in different fandom spaces all the time and it makes me feel so warm and fuzzy. I can't say how much I'm grateful for the people I got to meet through this fandom. It changed me as a person and as a writer in so many incredible ways.

I still want return to my Fallout fic when I'm ready to. I poured so much of myself into those stories. And they will always be on AO3, if you want to keep up with any future updates.

But my heart's elsewhere right now, and I wanna follow it and chase what makes me feel happy.

This space is gonna become a full on BG3/Astarion-fest, if I'm being honest. I understand if it's not your cup of tea, and you wanna go sip something else, elsewhere. For anyone who wants to get lost in the BG3 sauce with me, come right on in.

So, same Megh. New URL. New icon, new paint on the walls, new fic.

And still hoping life is being so very kind to all of you <3

[busiest-bee]

I’m scared to post this but if I don’t I’ll beat myself up about it. Fuck it we ball

I’ve been trying to put my emotions into words All day. But then I remembered. Oh right yeah. I can just. Say It.

Anyways Me being a loser (vent? I don’t know) under the cut

(Cool divider made by me using some splatoon assets I got off the wiki btw :•3 )

(This is kinda long. Way longer than I originally wanted. So super sorry about that)

Anyways for a little while now I’ve been considering that I Might be some form of nonhuman/otherkin. Specifically a shapeshifter, but dogs, cats (both big and small), wolves, and bears are things I relate to heavily as well. (Not sure “relate” is the best term for what I feel but ehh I’m having a hard enough time with this as is) The dog, wolf, and cat parts are because of the kind of shapeshifter I..am?? That feels kinda crazy to say (and saying THAT is giving me some serious self doubt. But as they say, Fuck It We Ball).

Edit (8-24-24)- adding in cuz I just remembered: some visual similarities to lizards/reptiles so throw a little bit of That in the mix idk

Anyways yea the type of shapeshifter I’m talking about is actually a species I’ve been Sorta developing over a couple years now, it’s all come about pretty naturally tho. It’s basically just my brain saying “hey I Hate these parts of being a human. Let’s do something else” idk how to word it. So the kind of shapeshifter I am is more so based on what I hate about my irl body. That definitely plays into my gender dysphoria, and vice versa.

The bear part I feel less strong about, but it makes sense I guess. That came around when I had an intense hyperfixation on Splatoon. My favorite character is Mr.Grizz. Who is a bear. That hyperfixation was also the catalyst for me trying tinned fish!! (This is important to me bcuz I’m an Incredibly picky eater. Not fully relevant to the rest of this but Oh Well. I’m already oversharing on the internet in an attempt to come to terms with my identity, why not share a fun fact, Yknow?) Ever since that I’ve also felt very strongly about salmon. My favorite fish (I didn’t have a favorite fish beforehand) is sockeye salmon I LOVE them. They’re beautiful. They’re poetic. I want to eat them. Also my current layout (as of writing this) is splatoon themed. Specifically Salmon Run and golden eggs. I love the way the world of splatoon makes me feel. I want to be completely immersed in it. Golden eggs look so tasty and are so gender I HAVE to eat them.

I don’t know if this is a kin thing or if I’m just thinking too hard about it (that could apply to this entire post but eh) but I also relate (again, maybe not the “correct” term but I’m working with what my brain has so shh) to Chara from Undertale. Idk something about a little kid falling down into a mountain full of monsters, being adopted by said monsters, and giving themself up just to try saving them…their cannonical distaste of humans…something about them as a character really feels so intensely Me. I don’t think I Am Chara, but. Idk. This is all very new to me (admitting that I feel these things at least. I’ve been consuming some kin content for a while now. It’s fun!! Love moodboards and stimboards so much they’re so fun)

And maybe, if anyone has even read this far, u might be asking “bee! Your name is Bee! Your account name is bee themed!! Are u a little honey making freakazoid out to get lost in the pollen sauce?”

To which I say:

All jokes aside. I don’t know man. Bees are very me, I am very bees, but I tried looking at bee kin/therian posts and i couldn’t really relate as well as i hoped. Although I might’ve just not scrolled down enough to find something that I really deeply felt in my gut. So just. Think of me like a fancy car (except creature) with a cool bee themed skin or something idk. (To be fair itd make more than enough sense for me to be a..kin?? Therian?? I don’t know. Of a bee. I have so many bee things. One day I will have more)

I’m still unsure of labels, if anything I just prefer the term nonhuman, gets the point across without being too specific, and doesn’t give me any of the bad icky feelings that make me feel like I’m lying no matter what I do or say.

Anyways yeah this was long and dumb and honestly? I’m terrified to post it. Ive been struggling to get my words out all day and I’ve been posting like a madman. But I guess using my social media as an outlet for all my emotions I otherwise wouldn’t really have anywhere to put will do that.

Sorry if none of this made any sense, I’m really trying to not only understand myself, but also to then Describe that understanding to other people. And I’ve never been very good at having people understand me.

If I end up realizing I was wrong I will promptly dig a hole in the ground and let nature overtake me and cover me in moss

(Also just a note: if anyone sees this, Reads this, and decides to like. Reply or reblog with words of encouragement/understanding or really Anything. I might not reply bcuz I have really bad social anxiety, especially on the internet. But trust me when I say that I read everything people say in the tags of reblogs, comments/replies, all of it. It’s all greatly appreciated, it really truly is.)

(Cool ass Mr.Grizz divider made by me with an asset from the Nintendo online app in Wandercrust I think. Though I believe all the pics u can get from that are also on the wiki) (I should make a salmon themed divider holy shit)

[chartoris]

DELTARUNE PREDICTION TIME

I hope I finish this post before the anniversary of chapter 1 (nothing else notable happens on that day) I'm putting my 100% correct theories+ predictions here just in case Toby decides to release chapter 3 alone for some reason (I personally think he's releasing just 3 and 4 together next year), but who knows with that dog.

CHAPTER 3

As everyone else thinks, it's safe to say that the dark world in chapter 3 is probably gonna be TV themed. With different areas going through different channels.

THE BOSS

I don't think we can predict who exactly the main villain is yet based off of one thing Jevil said about a queen in one line. But it would make sense if it were some fucked up game show host guy. Maybe since the Spade King represents Susie's dad, and Queen represents a mother, the chapter 3 boss could represent that estranged uncle that nobody really talks about.

Also Tenna is probably the guy that betrayed Spamton. Not Mike.

THE SHADOWMEN

They're just gonna be silly litle guys.

THE WEATHER CHANNEL

Also sily.

THE POLICE

Since Toriel called the police and Kris left the door opened, I think that either Undyne shows up, or Napstablook shows up wearing Undyne's Undertale armor. Both of which would be awesome sauce.

NOELLE

No idea if she'll show up in the chapter. But I also have no clue why else the Lost Girl theme was in that unused sneaking section. Yes I'm still thinking about this.

THE END

I believe that chapter 3 might end with Kris sealing the fountain. Like you walk up, that sickass guitar riff plays, the screen fades to white, and the chapter ends (assuming it releases with chapter 4). Imagine how relieving it would be that the chapter doesn't have to end on a massive cliffhanger!

CHAPTER 4

Based on the screenshots we got for the 2022 status update, I don't think chapter 4 will have a dark world. It seems like a nice intermission chapter to just hang out with Susie in Hometown for a couple hours. We could get more insight into the residents of the town, as well as some lore.

i'm a huge fan of rain so this seems like the best the game will ever get.

I think its possible that Toby might have changed his might about releasing 3-5 together, and that he might just release 3 and 4. Assuming this chapter is just in the light world, it would probably be a lot faster to develop. No enemies, no battles, just cutscenes.

Keep in mind, I just took one programming class 5 years ago, so I'm not the ultimate authority on game design. But if it is easier to develop, I think we could see chapters 3+4 next fall.

I don't really have any other predictions for chapter 4 since all we have are a few screenshots, and even less for the future chapters. So I'm just going to talk about other general things in the game.

THE BUNKER

Gaster is afoot. Also maybe Dess or something idk yet. Oh and a dark fountain too. Maybe even the supply closet one.

DARK WORLDS

I don't think EVERY room with double doors is going to be a dark world, especially considering that Toby can just retcon them in between chapters, so I like to go off of narrative significance.

I think there will totally be a dark world in the church, considering the Dreemurr family has a significant amount of history with it, as well as the interesting thing you could do with it. Like a giant pipe organ castle or something.

There probably won't be a dark world in Ice-E's, unless something super traumatizing happened to Kris there when they were a kid. But I still have my eye on that Ice-E guy. Something fishy is absolutely going on with him.

why is he so big

Asgore's flower shop seems like a really good place for a dark world, and I need to see what the golden flower darkener would be. The empty fridge could even be like the ice palace from Dragon Blazers.

THE HOLIDAYS

Rudy is most likely going to die. I really don't want him to but unfortunately it would be really good for the story. Noelle would be forced to stand up to her mom like she did to Queen.

Also Noelle's mom's name is probably either Clarice or Carol.

WEIRD ROUTE

Its likely that not every chapter will have a weird route. I think they are more tied to Noelle's presence, due to her affinity for video game glitches when she was younger. Especially because it seems like the route itself isn't supposed to happen in the game world. And the weird route is a way to break out of the whole "your choices don't matter" thing. You might even be able to save Rudy in the route, at the cost of Noelle's mental state and every other horrible thing you may have to do.

THE KNIGHT

I don't think the Knight will be the main antagonist. It might get revealed relatively early (like chapter 5), unless its Gaster or something. The actual main antagonist of the game will be either the Roaring Titans or the Angel.

THE ROARING

This is probably gonna happen at some point. Ralsei leaves for ONE minute and someone opens a dark fountain in a dark world. Can't have shit.

holy hell they look so badass

Also penumbra phantasm final boss theme. make it happen toby.

[johnniesmoke]

Take a Gamble on Me

Johnnie Smoke’s lyrics in this piece capture ambition, reflection, and the relentless pursuit of legacy. The imagery of castle walls, evolution, and unfinished business establishes a theme of self-preservation and growth, while the acknowledgment of mortality grounds his journey in reality. His vision is grand, extending beyond material success—he seeks to cement a lasting impact.

Lines like "I dream in color, and my father black and white" juxtapose generational contrasts, symbolizing progress and new ways of thinking. The reference to fishing on the crest of the moon suggests imagination and boundless ambition. He acknowledges the struggles of being an artist in the digital age, where everyone is trying to chase the same hit record—yet he remains determined to stand apart.

The song also highlights patience and perseverance, as he recognizes it may take years before the masses hear him. He reflects on his journey from nothing to something, pushing forward despite obstacles. His tone is a mix of humility and confidence, knowing his presence in the game is undeniable.

Smoke’s authenticity shines through in his storytelling, balancing hunger for success with deep introspection. He’s not just rapping for today—he’s building a legacy, one verse at a time.

I gotta' respect the flowers that would be thrown in my seat. / I gotta' protect the house. / I'm just wondering if these castle walls are built tall enough. /

Couldn't be me to get foolish and fall off. / And survival means evolution. / I'm charming you on the verge of extinction. /

Hope you know there's still some unfinished business, / And there always will be. / It don't matter how much I've got./ We're living a life where death is inevitable. /

Those would be the conditions on this life. / I could pick, just make a route for me and me only. / I dream in color, and my father black and white. / My life is what dreams are made of, / Like I'm that kid fishing on the crest of the moon. /

Aye-yo, yeah. / I'm about taking risks and capitalizing. / Once you hear your own sound on the vibe, / It's hard not to like the lifestyle. /

It's hard being an internet rapper / When the world is acting like we're out of fashion. / We're all trying to make the same hit record. / We're all trying to hit the same spot. /

There's no bracing yourself for the moment. / There's a decade that will go by / After you realize who you're meant to be, / And nothing to prepare you for it. /

It will be years before the masses hear you. / Really just leave a quality legacy / From the position you're in, / And you'll be just fine. /

I'm all forcing God's go rags to riches and stay on top. / I'm coming from where it's easy to get lost. / You ought to talk yourself up a little, / Because this life's too short. /

Yeah, whoa, aye-yo. / If you want the world to know just what you're on, / Every day, you gotta' tell them. / If I'm a sleeper take a gamble on me, / I'm everything I aught to be. /

How much more could you want out of me? / I'm a rapping scholar with his heart stolen by the game. / I can't settle down, Man, there's just too much to chase. /

Like when you're going to realize / That boy got the sauce and a dog in him. / So that dog's like this calling, and I'm all in. /

Damn Bae, don't get me started. / I'm trying to be vulnerable for the trip. / Yeah, right down memory lane, / Doing something right and doing it often. /

So take my feet off the ground / And let my soul shine through, / Because it's been a while, / And I'm tired too, but I ain't tired like you. /

It's like nothing's changed when I see my friends, / And I see 'em daily. / Running my mouth on the startrack, / What was ground zero for me. /

Always thinking I had a clue, / Only to know that there's really nothing left to prove, because you've been there, done that. /

[nmjackson]

Lost in the sauce! (⸝⸝๑﹏๑⸝⸝) | Overcomplicating Plot or Worldbuilding

You have wonderful ideas! That in and of itself is a beautiful thing! ...But trying to stuff all those wonderful ideas into one project may be causing you to feel overwhelmed with your story and is preventing you from finishing your work. It's like overstuffing a burrito until the tortilla rips from the strain.

All you're left with at the end is a sad pile of yummy goodness that doesn't feel as appetizing anymore.

It's so easy to burnout on a project, so, don't do this to yourself. Because, I don't know if you heard me the first time, but IT'S SO EASY TO BURNOUT ON A PROJECT. (ง ͠ಥ_ಥ)ง

These are four questions you should ask yourself if this is the reason for your current writer's block.

Is it necessary?

Does your audience really need to know all of the bloodlines of royalty in your story, how different species of trees trigger fairies mating seasons, how to craft ivraëneen violent projectiles with step by step instructions? Start with the bare minimum of getting your story from point A to point B. You can add more, if it makes sense too, when the first draft is finished.

2. Could this be a sign for a sequel or series?

You really, really want the details of bloodlines, trees, and ivraëneen violent projectiles in your story. (っ- ‸ - ς) Fine. But now you've got 10 side plots that you're sure is absolutely needed for character development and plot building. ......<( •̀ᴖ•́)> Fine! Keep notes of those ideas and details, set them aside, and stick with the bare minimum of getting your story from point A to point B. When the first draft is finished, you can rest assured that those things won't be lost since a sequel is coming up.

3. Would it work better for a different project?

And by "it" I mean all the ideas of side plots and details of the bloodlines, trees, and ivraëneen violent projectiles. Make sure, beyond a reasonable doubt, that those side plots and world-building details are crucial to your writing piece. If they aren't, then consider rehoming them to a different project. Even if you don't have a place where they could go right now, you can always revisit them when you don't have any ideas in the tank.

4. Is it really necessary?

If you haven't let them go already, that's okay. Maybe they are really necessary to getting your plot to make sense. But don't be afraid to make cuts! Let your readers use their imaginations to fill in some blanks. Start with the bare minimum to get your first draft finished and then make sure without a reasonable doubt that those details need to be in your story's in your second/third/fourth/fifth/etc. draft.

Hope this helps! Happy writing! ✌︎︎♡⃛

Click here to find out which of the 7 potential reasons for writer's block you may have.

[rainbowdaisy13]

The other day you wrote a really great post along the lines of, if someone sees you chatting with Carol in accounting on a work team building day it doesn't mean you're friends, it's just work. It seems like you've changed your mind - was it BM's IG like or something else? I'm asking genuinely because that was such a great post which made a lot of sense.

Obviously I don't know Taylor, and I'm not American, but I would imagine that it's embarrassing for her to be associated with BM - especially after what you've just said about vocal Tr*mp supporters. In the photo where BM is wearing pjs out to dinner, that's a rare instance of Taylor looking like she doesn't particularly want to be touching the woman next to her, IMO (and BM is clinging on to her with both arms, it looks so awkward). Imagine having to host those people in your house, your private space away from the masses, because of work. There's no way she's been in love with someone like Karlie for years and has suddenly become a republican after hanging around that crowd for a few hours here and there. If anything, I'm hoping their differences might become another reason for a "split" as not getting on with your partner's friends can put a lot of strain on a relationship.

I know she's made her own bed here, but I really do think Taylor will do what she can, given the position she's in on multiple fronts right now. Not because I think she's perfect, but because she is clearly incredibly intelligent and thinks deeply about things. There's no way she wants Tr*mp to win - her own rights are at stake. Sorry this got so long. I'm not arguing with you, just trying to look at it logically for my own sanity, and also wondering what's changed for you?

Firstly just to be clear, I in no way am saying I believe Taylor is MAGA or pro Trump—that would go against every single song she’s written for the last decade, which I think is her covert diary

Yes BM doubling and tripling down on being pro Trump made my concern level increase to be completely honest. If Taylor knows this about BM there are absolutely ways to work around the contract—after all, she’s not Bearding with Britney

She could be totally honest with her team and say, “I don’t feel comfortable with her politics, it impacts me personally and the people I love, so going forward I’m not willing to participate in stunts that involve her” That’s not an unreasonable ask, just like if someone you worked with made it known that they support racist or homophobic ideals that directly impacted you as a person, you would be within your right to talk to you superior and ask to not have to be directly involved with them

Taylor doesn’t *have* to do anything—no one is forcing her to host a bday party for Blake at her own home, invite BM, make sure the paps are notified, AND have everyone go stand outside on the balcony to get their pics taken—all of that’s a choice

It’s time we stop assuming this bothers her—and trust me, I want with all of my being for her to be bothered by BM being a Trumper—and go on what she’s showing us which is that it really doesn’t

If she denounces Trump using her likeness, if she endorses Kamala, if she stops kissing this woman’s ass that she truly doesn’t owe shit to, I will be satisfied that the real Taylor does care about human rights and isn’t completely lost in the sauce of money and fame

[serial-tickler]

15 questions for 15 friends:

Thanks for the tag @androgynousangeldreamland 😌

1. Were you named after anyone?

Nope! Not as far as I know!

2. When was the last time you cried?

Honest answer? A couple days ago. I've been struggling lately, but we keep marching on 🫡

3. Do you have kids?

No, I don't have any kids! But I'd love to have them one day 😊

4. What sports do you play/have you played?

I've played soccer, baseball and basketball! I know my way around balls, alright! (no diddy 🤣)

5. Do you use sarcasm?

Occasionally, I wouldn't say I'm lost in the sarcasm-sauce though!

6. What is the first thing you notice about people?

Probably the way they carry themselves, if that makes sense? Whether they seem confident or whether they don't, stuff like that. I think that's the first thing I notice.

7. What's your eye color?

I've got blue eyes, but not from the spice! ✨️🪱 (if you get the reference, you're my type of person 😉)

8. Scary movies or happy endings?

Oh lord... that's such a hard one!! I love horror movies... I even go as far as to watch them all alone in complete darkness 🤣😎 but if someone put a gun to my head I'd probably pick happy endings! (and not just cuz i'd want it to end happily for me!! 🤪)

9. Any talents?

Hmmm... I'm naturally good with money, is that a talent? 😂 my aunt always says "you have both Dutch and Chinese blood. You were destined to be good with money!" However, not everyone in the family seems to have that talent lmao! I feel like I'm also a pretty good cook, among other things, and I have a pretty dang good memory (which can be both a blessing and a curse tbh haha)

10. Where were you born?

Born and raised in Holland 🌷🧀🍃 (I was actually born in the house I live next to rn)

11. What are your hobbies?

I love reading, writing, playing video games, hanging out with friends, being in nature and stargazing! 🌟

12. Do you have any pets?

I've got a doggo and a lil lovebird! 🐶🦜

13. How tall are you?

I believe I'm like 5'10", maybe a bit taller depending on the shoes I'm wearing!

14. Favorite subject in school?

Hmmm, it's been a while, but I really loved biology! Wanted to become a biologist for a little while. Unfortunately, I dropped out of chemistry (because I SUCKED at it) but that was before I found out I needed it to study biology in college 😅😂

15. Dream job?

I want to be involved in a lot of different things. I love growing food, writing, tech, nature, art, and the list keeps going tbh!! My dream job would be to be involved in many different things! I hope to make enough money to be able to do so one day 😌

Whoever reads this, join in and pass it on if you can! But don't feel obligated! I dont even have 15 mutuals on here, so i'm tagging a handful of people I think are cool! @ticklishsoftie @sensitivemarie @hunnybunny2424 @biggirlpositive @dreamykirb @daisylovestickles @noonejustr

[linkware]

Today i got a meeting bc my numbers were low for a second day in a row and when i mentioned that id probably be faster if i wasnt experiencing A Pain in my body and he mentioned that i could go home but itd be another occurance and then said "the two excuses i hear the most are pain and the freight being bad, and from the looks of it youre fine and the freight is too" like im sorry i havent had a period in 6 months and i think my uterus is trying to invert itself inside of my body. Be nice to me before i explicitly describe what that feels like in detail to you and we both have to go to HR about it!!! But switching happened after to handle the Emotions and i asked him to do a random safety audit on me without telling me and i passed just fine so he said as long as i keep a steady pace through the night like i did when he audited ill be fine and we got the number back higher.

I still have to think about my job as a combination of school and salmon run to survive it but whatever works for me i guess. Have to be here i go on break when they tell me and i have to meet a quota.

I get praise if i meet it and a passive agressive talking to if i dont. This is so mr grizz coded. Also its stupid to expect 100% productivity when you, yourself, said that it takes roughly 6 weeks to get your body adjusted to the constant movement and ive been here for FOUR. And only 2 weeks actually doing things in my area hands on. Which is 7 days bc i havent worked tomorrow. Thays bananas and i think its silly so idc.

Also the rule that "if you need to rearrange a box so it fits then you packed it too full" is really stupid and i dont follow it because if i have a big cardboard box sitting on all of the smaller ones it wont fit but if i just move everything on top of it its fine. It literally takes less time than closing a partially full box bc that takes me longer than just dumping the box onto the line, putting the big item in, then putting stuff back ontop AND THEN closing the box. I can easily put more in this box without going over the handle. You want me to make a wasted movement to prevent a different one. I am very proud of my ability to follow rules unless they are stupid and no one can give me a better answer than "um its just the rules" like. Okay then unless its like some actual problem im gonna keep doing it suck my peanits.

I am also considering just giving myself a lunch budget for the workweek instead of prepping lunch bc i actually cannot handle doing the dishes during the week bc before work and after work is my only free time </3 i dont want to touch something gross or wet </3 ill do the trash or sweep or clean A Surface but dishes is no so tomorrow morning im gonna knock them out so i can enjoy the weekend and stuff cuz im gonna cook alot of tomato and feta to freeze sauce abd i can sense the dishes already

Overall today was mid. Again. And one of my coworkers i thought was nice put his two weeks in but i figured hed prolly get fired soon cause hes taken off more than hes worked so hes def out of PTO and u only get two absences/occurances in ur 90 day/orange vest (im at 1 out of 2 en and im scared idk how he does it) and his brother bit the snot out of his arm and left a huge bite wound while on meth and he lost custody (tbf his apartment is getting demolished due to rain damage... but from what he said he shouldve gotten it instead but im a bystabder in all of this. I hope the kid has a nice life she doesnt deserve to be between the drama her parents have)

I think is freakeng weed time bc im sooo emotions still. And i have an edible for edible + park tome so im Considering tomorrow taking it and going to the park around 5 am for a Magical Time with the sunrise

[may-coops]

I got you 🫡

first of all, I used a reference! I like intimate scenes for couples and it can get difficult to keep track of all the limbs from scratch. I tend to start with a ref and adjust it to my preferences or look them up as I go.

I usually do a very rough trace to get a starting point or eyeball it and move stuff around until I’m happy. during the lines I made them a lil bit more intimate cause I love drawing couples with their faces real close together. (we lost the height difference but it’s fine, she’s standing on a box) for Yumi’s (tall girl) face I used a clip studio head model and adjusted all the proportions to fit her facial features and my style :)

I think having a couple focused exclusively on each other, completely ignoring the viewer is the secret sauce to intimate scenes! for me, at least. Having a slightly different tilt of their heads helps too!

when I do them from scratch, I tend to look up references for hands, arms, angles etc... anything I’m having trouble with,really! hope this makes sense!

Updating my comm refs with my girls