#i'm... afraid to tag this

[thimblings]

the kiss but make it spite x lucanis

[inkskinned]

we were sitting on the floor and i was cutting out tiny pictures to make a collage for a friend's birthday. you were on your phone and you laughed about something, and i was still in love with you then, so i asked what had you giggling.

"sorry. i was just..." you took a moment and went back to texting. "i was telling someone about how you're afraid of the dark."

i'm afraid of the dark because something bad happened. "oh." i felt a little slinky of shame crawl down my throat.

you glanced up, and maybe it showed on my face, because you rolled your eyes and held the phone to the side casually so i could see the group chat. "what? was it a secret?"

i looked down to the scissors in my hand. "i just..." no, it's not a secret. it just felt like something private, something serious. saying why would you tell someone that just feels like an accusation. it's unfair. i honestly am not even ashamed of it, it's just a fact about my person that i don't usually share.

what a strange experience. is this a human thing or a generational thing? for our grandparents: did they need to worry about how quickly someone can just... share your personal information? again, i didn't even really have a true objection. what could i say? i want any person in my life to feel they can be honest with their friends. it's not like i said don't tell anyone this.

i cut out another letter to complete the rainbow happy birthday, started hunting for the exclamation mark. i heard you sigh dramatically.

"don't make a big deal about this," you said.

this entire conversation was a pattern for us, and this was when we got to my least favorite part of the pattern. i would get my feelings hurt in some oblique not-technically-terrible way, and then it would be making a big deal about something. you'd get frustrated for me for being soft, but i was born soft. you knew i was soft when you pierced me. it's one of the things that made controlling me so easy.

"i'm not," i felt my voice crack. the question came without my wanting. "why are you guys talking about me?" and why are you saying that thing? why not like - i'm telling them how you're generous and kind and pretty.

you let out this low, tragic groan. "oh my god." you tossed the phone away from your body. "there, see? i just won't talk to them if you don't like it."

the rest of the hour went the way it always went, between us: i said i don't actually mind if you talk to your friends but -, you found a way to call my minor expression of discomfort "being dramatic." you got upset that i had been offended. i ended up apologizing, even though i hadn't actually done anything.

afterwards, you picked up the phone again. after texting for a little bit, you snorted. "okay," you said, "but it is kind of funny you're afraid of the dark. i mean, when you think about it."

[sootnuki]

"SOMEBODY'S GOTTA TEACH YOU— TO KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF, DOG." (collab with @modmad; sketched by mod, painted by me)

[kirbysbirthdaycollab]

THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED THIS YEAR IN KIRBY'S BIRTHDAY COLLAB!

Organizing an event of this magnitude and in this format was somewhat of a new experience for me, I must admit. The road was a bit bumpy even with all the precautions I took, but we made it in the end! I am proud to present you all the fruits of our collective labors - this collage.

(The full image is too big to be uploaded to Tumblr, but you can click on the link under the image to see the full version uploaded to Google Drive! Trust me, it's worth it.)

Most importantly, this all couldn't have been done without the help of these wonderful people. This year we amassed 72 participants, with 119 characters total drawn. Roll the credits, and (hopefully) see you all next year!

-Mod May

@/shippy.bsky.social - Zero

@isaackkkbunn - Landia, 0²

@spidersandtomatos - Twinkle Popopo (aka classic Kirby)

@zorla4 - Zan Partizanne, purple Fairy of the Sky, Dark Taranza

@waddledoodledee - Shadow Kirby

@day-colors - Spinni

@sacrificecage - Hyness

@pseudogag - Nago

@taranzas-biggest-fan - Queen Ripple/Fairy Queen

@ceoofmetagala - Morpho Knight, Fecto Forgo

@cali-kabi - Sirica, pink Fairy of the Sky

@chibihuey - Shiro, UFO, red and green Kirbies

@circular-pixels - Void Termina, Dyna Blade, Necrodeus & Skull Gang

@endsfunniesart - N.M.E. Customer Service

@warpstarrie - Chuchu

@crystalstars64 - Elline

@deefighter2739 - Daroach

@desultorynovice - Marx, Captain Vul

@holdthelina - Escargoon

@giantchasm - Sectonia & Joronia

@emmyp0ps - Sailor Waddle Dee

@eryth-arts - Susie

@hoshi-no-mahoroa - Pitch

@/kenobi92.bsky.social - Nightmare

@pollyannam3 - Gooey

@gizmogearszz - Star Dream

@chocokeyboard - Coo

@clown--bunny - Gryll

@/itsbbloomand.bsky.social - Poppy Bros. Sr., Puppy and his Mama (from Mario & Kirby Masterpiece)

@itsquakey - Sir Arthur, Pitch Mama

@jojo-schmo - Leon, Carol

@kirbyearthbound - Whispy Woods

@xxrescuexx - Jecra

@forestguardianstudios - Garlude, Fololo & Falala

@kris-mlety11 - Flamberge, Chef Kawasaki

@l0stn3v3rf0und - Kine, Tiff, Tokkori, Gorimondo

@lady-zephyrine - Mine, Nyupun, Vividria, Dark Matter Swordsman, Dark Crafter

@levichouphys - Bonkers, Trident Knight, Dark Nebula, Magolor Soul

@luasumas - Mace Knight, Galactic Nova, Channel PPP Crew, President Haltmann, Sillydillo

@mementomarx - Meta Knight, Lady Like

@gemapples - Bandana Waddle Dee

@mistilteinn-magolor - Francisca

@marsnyann - Rick

@matadede-good - Traitor Magolor

@/mercy.illustrator - Nonsurat, Mr. Frosty

@michiriii - Falspar

@skyhighfae - Miracle Matter

@hyperz0ne - Drawcia, Claycia, Pick

@paintbrushfrog - King Dedede

@pinkestmenace - Doc, Storo

@/mrguesswho.bsky.social - Keeby

@newworld86 - Elfilin

@deafeninggardenerpanda - Dragato

@poppliolover1 - Adeleine

@raddatoons - Yin-Yarn

@remythelad - Galacta Knight

@artxeevee - Dark Mind

@knightmareross - Yamikage

@shibuya-toast - Void

@skitty-kirby - Sword Knight, Blade Knight

@sonyodreams - Dark Meta Knight, Squeakers

@starstruck358 - Taranza

@somethinginworl - Ribbon

@technicianlearner - Robobot Armor, Captain Waddle Doo

@thease2096 - Kracko, Ice Dragon

@/thecreatorlynne - Neichel

@thehollyraven - Fecto Elfilis

@theultimateultimateweapon - Prince Fluff

@a-stardusted-sky - Magolor

@anywaymuahahahaha.bsky.social - Kabula

@voidaxeler - Tuff, Sir Ebrum, Commander Vee, Axe Knight, Javelin Knight

@yirggzmb - Paint Roller, Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright

and Kirby, as we as the background, was done by me, @maybe-arts.

Thank you to each and every one of you. You made this year with Kirby and this collab so special. I'm glad I've met you all. Now, onwards to the bright future! Here's to more years of powerful pink puff!!

[cocajimmycola]

Get normaler about introjects by the way. This isn't limited to fictives, either. Get normal about factives as well. When I say introjects in my posts, I always include factives. Some people seem to forget that factives are included in introjection.

"Introjects aren't their source" Applies to factives.

"Plurals don't always control who they introject" Applies to factives.

Factives are always included in my support. I love you factives. You aren't creepy for simply existing.

Thanks.

[zu-is-here]

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[masterlyowing]

[wistfulwatcher]

[elexuscal]

watching Leverage for the first time and it's funny cuz like

through fandom osmosis, I was aware of The Trio. folks I follow (and Red from OSP) would not shut up about the Trio. Spy, tech guy, the muscle. Polyshipping out the wazoo; very fun, a nice twist on usual fandom shipping dynamics.

I was vaguely aware there was another guy. Older white dude. Sure. Probably the more protagonist-y protagonist, the leader, and kinda generic for it. That's all born out.

Somehow the fandom entirely failed to mention the other woman in the party. Which would make sense; she's kiiiind of a generic femme fatale spy lady. Except for the absolutely hilarious concept where she's a terrible actor unless she's conning someone.

that's hilarious guys. why didn't u bring that up

[sethsrollins]

get to know me: 7/??? favourite movies

we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong

[the-algebra-thing]

I love a reunion kiss as much as anybody else but I feel like we're skipping over the more important part. coming back to life after more than two years is a five-minute-reunion-hug-worthy event I would say. also I saw something that said ethari has grown his hair out during this meantime which obviously makes me insane

[abyssal-idiot]

[ladybugkisses]

every few years i have to draw these two, lest i disappoint my 12 year old self ♥️

[void-thevoid]

i don't care if this is out of character i still love this idea

[cassandra-silver]

These are all just really rough concept sketches but... My point is if I ever make a 600 Strike animatic, it will be so freaking unhinged

Ever since I wrote that essay about the vulnerability in this scene, I've been so normal about this scene, I swear (I say like a liar who lies very lyingly)

[unhinged-as-hell]

If I have to build the Melvik tag brick by brick so that it's not meljayvik or literally any other ship, I fuckin will.