#The Archivist Answers

[that-butch-archivist]

Hi, I am looking for a lesbian magazine called Siren. It ran from 1995 to 2004. Do you happen to know about it and know where we can find it online? I'd be very grateful for your help please!

Hello, and thank you for your ask. First, my apologies for excessive delay.

Second, while I have yet to lay hands on a copy of any of the Siren periodicals myself, I have heard of it ... a cursory search of Worldcat shows that there are a few libraries in the USA (University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI, the Ohio State Library in Columbus, OH, and the Cornell University Library in Ithaca, NY) that may have copies of that magazine in their archives. Otherwise, it appears there are a number of Canadian libraries that have copies. See the details here. A Yale University guide from 2005 also claims to have a few of the magazines (See here.)

Worldcat is a pretty good resource, but of course it often doesn't capture the potential catalogue of every archive out there. If you are looking for in-person copies, I'd recommend studying a map of your area to see what colleges and libraries that might conveniently be in your area, and then perusing the internet for any associated websites these libraries and colleges might have. With any luck, they may have an online record listing their current archival contents. Any library or archive with a dedicated LGBT+ section might show promise ... and you can always ask that same archive if they know of any other archive with copies, if they themselves lack copies of the Siren magazine. (I would go for college archives first, personally.)

Going off wild guess, I would assume that within the USA, the best chances of finding a physical copy might lie with archives relatively close to Toronto, Canada, as that was where the magazine was originally published. State-wise, Toronto's closest neighbors are Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago, Illinois has something ... I love the libraries over there, quite extensive.

As for online copies of Siren, I haven't run across an issue yet. If this changes, I'll report my findings with a reply to this same ask.

[the-mogai-archives]

Do you know any genders that relate to nurses and/or medicine? Thanks <3

Sorry for taking so long to respond! There are a lot of genders related to nurses but nursegender (link here) might be what you're looking for? I have a medical tag, and you could also give @medicalmogai-archive a look :) hope this helps anon!

[niinnyu]

Something about your Gerry makes me so happy like omg!!! It's him!!!

Well, it is a him.

[carryondrawing]

An alternate universe where The Archivist forgets to top up his oyster card and misses the train

[gothberrytart]

I also miss them

[silverskye13]

I'm curious- pick ten hermits, what would their fatal flaw be each?

Oh gosh. Hmmhmmhmm

Cubfan135: Ambition

ZombieCleo: Distrust

Ethoslab: Cowardice

Grian: Curiosity, Hubris

Welsknight: Complacency

Xisumavoid: Arrogance

SmallishBeans: Egotism, Obsession

TangoTek: Wrath

Skizzleman: Extreme optimism, Selflessness

Geminitay: Ruthlessness

[thewritetofreespeech]

Could I request Vanitas getting jealous because his lover keeps complimenting everyone around them (calling Noé charming and sweet, Jeanne a real gem, etc.) and trying to impress them?

Of course, nothing serious or angsty happens. Just Vanitas being silly and adorable

“It was so nice of Domi to give me all these new clothes.”

“Yeahmhhim…..” Vanitas muttered as he watched [Y/N] put the new outfits away.

“She really only had to get me the one for the party, but insisted I needed a new spring wardrobe. It was so thoughtful of her.”

“mhmhhmhm….” He grumbled again.

“Honestly, she should have given some of these to Jeanne. I’m sure she could use them more, and would probably look better in them.”

“….she’d look fine….” His leg started to fidget now as he crossed his arms.

“Noé was also sweet to carry everything back for us. I know he has vampire strength but still it must have been a chore.”

“I was there too you know.”

[Y/N] turned at Vanitas’s snap. His expression incredibly sour, like he had just eaten a lemon. “I was there too and offered to help. I even offered to buy you something, but Domi just took over everything. Like always....”

[Y/N] clearly understood what was going on quickly and smiled softly at him. “Yes, and you were wonderful at keeping me company while Noé & Domi were distracted by one another.” They leaned in to give him a soft kiss on the cheek. “What would I do without you?”

Vanitas turned red, then turned away as he ‘tsk’ed his teeth. “Yeah well, don’t you forget it.”

[regular-gnome]

Now you've got me curious gnome. What WAS the relationship between the archivists when they were younger like?

(Also I LOVE your work and look up to you ALOT. Have a nice day/night!)

Their relationships have changed since childhood, running through extremes and attitudes but ultimately focusing on a common goal and set of routines. Adding to it, there isn't exactly anyone else older who could be there for them in the long run, so for better or worse all issues are build on or/and resolved between them. In the end.. it's not like they have anywhere else to go, and they don't exactly want to be alone in the void. They stick together, even if some are gone for periods of time

(But I'm glad you enjoy the things I draw! It always makes me happy to see you pop up in my notes and see your interpretation of the celestial critters:P have a cool daynight too!)

About the colors of the cloaks when they were kids, in some previous comics they shared the same teal cyan hue as an indication of being part of the group. Buuut, they already have affiliation indicated by the shadow face ornament.. and keeping the same colours made it difficult to distinguish them. Soo, this is one instance where I need to backtrack a design choice. Not counting in the more casual clothes besides robes that apear in comics too

[starryowlfella]

What kind of Titan is King?

(Sorry for taking forever to answer- uni was kicking my butt these oast couple of months)

[smokescreenimusprime]

ok so I love the archivist au. Like. Perfect opportunities for crack and angst respectively

So it’s been said that smokescreen has satan in his basement and he’s desensitized

What if when he’s annoyed enough he just starts telling Unicron to shut up

Now imagine. Smokescreen Talking to someone(Bee or ratchet or prowl, anyone), and then suddenly the VOICE OF THE CYBERTRONIAN ANTICHRIST starts screaming at you both and the librarian, silly social man who’s chill, just SCREAMS at unicron to shut up.

Some autobot with high clearance : Ok so we need to talk about these robberies

Smokescreen: Alr! What do you need to talk about?

Unicron: *Insert screams of the damned here as he swears at smokescreen*

Autobot: *Horrified*

Smokescreen: One second, one second. *turns*

SHUT THE FRAG UP UNICRON

Stunned silence from both Unicron and whoever smokescreen was talking to.

AALLSO! Would being nearby the antichrist on basically a daily basis have effects on smokescreen? If so what kinds of effects?

EXACTLY

THIS IS MY EXACT THOUGHT PROCESS FOR HOW IT GOES!!! YOU GET MY VISION!!!!!!

Imagine being this random ass detective or enforcer or whoever is investigating the various attempted robberies on the newly rebuilt Archives. There was a bit of background done on the head Archivist, at least as much as was available. There wasn't too much to be found, so they assume he was probably one of the millions of bots who was scattered to the stars. Rumors say he's a friendly, chatty bot. Few, if any, enemies. Young. Agreeable, if a bit reckless at times.

And when they get to the Archives? All of that holds water and then some. He's perfectly welcoming and transparent with the investigation, doesn't take offense to them pointing out holes in the admittedly very well organized security, and was even thorough in checking their clearance before taking them to the more... sensitive and secretive parts. He makes small talk as they move, outlines everything cleanly and concisely with the practice of someone used to giving official reports, and it seems like nothing of note will happen

but then just as they start wrapping up, one of the relic rooms starts shrieking bloody murder.

The Autobot stops and jolts, a raw primal feral sort of fear being launched straight through their spark. Because that was a noise no living thing could make, was a noise that boomed and demanded respect, that made them so painfully aware of the fact that there were things much larger and much stronger than they were in this world. They wanted to run away to transform to put as much distance between them and that door as physically possible

And Smokescreen, who was supposed to be nothing more than a friendly archivist, showed barely any sign of being affected by it aside from his smile tightening and his doorwings flaring out.

"Excuse me a second," he says

And then he walks toward the door.

The Autobot is too frozen in fear to stop him despite the roaring urge that that is what they should do before this silly, chatty, foolish archivist gets himself killed

He opens the door anyways and the noise impossibly manages to get louder. Only now the shrieking has meaning, words, attached to it. The shrieks are curses and promises of death, of lost ones being ripped away and crushed beneath its heel

It is threats, and every single one is being directed at Smokescreen

who still shows no sign of being affected

who looks positively annoyed by the glowing, swirling jar in the center of the room holding Unicron Himself

who opens his mouth and yells back and threatens the jar into silence

then he walks out

closes the door

apologizes for the interruption

and keeps fragging walking

how would you even respond to that????

[callilemon]

Sooooooo how we feeling about thr Marquis Machina reveallll?

✨️observer✨️

I'm so intrigued by her character. I can't wait to see more of her. (I'm very concerned for Noé though)

[the-mogai-archives]

where mexico

directly below america. hope this helps!

[miyuskye]

Jon and Elias in MAG102

[the-mystical-aquatic-gay]

wow these spot the difference games are getting harder and harder

i didn’t draw the picture of jon it was by wellotwig on twitter

[gothberrytart]

[silverskye13]

What about Tanguish (other than his bravery in the face of death and his kindness) is Helsknight (begrudgingly) fond of?

You asked me why I love you and I said "I don't know"

And I could tell that you were disappointed with that answer

So I carried on--